Medicine
Congratulations on graduating! As you embark on your career, making informed
financial decisions is crucial to set yourself up for long-term success. In this section
dedicated to new graduates like yourself, we provide valuable insights and practical
advice to help you navigate the world of personal finance. The first few years after
graduation are pivotal for laying a solid financial foundation, and we’re here to guide
you every step of the way. Your choices in these early years have a lasting impact, and
we aim to provide the guidance and support you need to thrive. Let’s navigate the
complexities of personal finance together and embark on a successful and fulfilling
professional journey.
Confession of a PRN Princess
A few weeks ago, I was taking over a shift in the ER when one of my friends was giving me...
Are You Average? Do the Bare Minimum and Still Get Rich
Not many laypeople think of physicians as lazy. Most people...
What Medicine Has Taught Me About Business
I'm about to start my seventh year in medicine. I'm not exactly sure when I started to feel...
Moonlighting in Residency
During the last two years of my residency, I made over six figures...
The ‘My Doctor Did Nothing’ Dilemma: How to Increase Patient Satisfaction in Modern Medicine
We live and work in an era where patients expect to get what they want and make their complaints...
The Other Side of the Stethoscope
As medical professionals, we are used to everyone having all eyes on us during a crisis. We get...
Talk to Your Patients About Money
A non-compliant patient arrives at the ER for evaluation of high blood pressure. Why isn’t she...
Medical Entrepreneur Interview Series – Derek M. Guirand, MD
Business is the Best Medicine’s Medical Entrepreneur Interview Series is designed to highlight our...
Should APPs Only Staff Fast Track in the ER?
Last month, I wrote about provider satisfaction. In that article, which you can read here, I...
A PA’s Response to “Are you my doctor?”
Since graduating from PA school, I have worked in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine. Throughout...
Million-Dollar COVID Drive-Through: How We Turned a Crisis into Cash
In March 2020, we had just completed a busy winter season in our four urgent care locations. Our...
An ER Doctor’s Response to the Financial Samurai’s ER Saga
Healthcare professionals often live in an echo chamber of...
Provider Satisfaction: Is Enough Ever Enough?
If you listen to social media and the popular press, it seems that no one in healthcare is...
Successful Medical Entrepreneur Interview Series – Kevin Salas FNP
Business is the Best Medicine is proud to present the first in a...
Tips for Repaying Student Loan Debt as an APP
While in school, there is little talk about what to do with your student loan debt. However, upon...
‘Tis The Season: Holiday Scheduling in the Urgent Care
'Tis the season for twinkling Christmas lights, warm hot cocoa, and endless Hallmark Christmas...
What is the Financial Break-even Point Between an MD and a PA? Part 3: Mid-Career & The Path to Retirement
It has been 17 ½ years since we first met twins John & Jane on...
What is the Financial Break-Even Point Between an MD and a PA? Part 2: Early Career
Introduction This is Part 2 of our examination of the financial journey of John & Jane Doe,...
What is the Financial Break-even Point Between an MD and a PA? Part 1
Introduction: Part 1: College through Professional School I have...
Exploring Lucrative Side Hustles for Physician Assistants
I was in my third year of practice when the job finally felt mundane. Don’t take that the wrong...
Why Is Disability Insurance Important for Medical Professionals?
Disability insurance is the single most important protection for you as a...
The Corporate Practice of Medicine Takeover
Healthcare is supposed to be different than other sectors of the...
As A Doctor, Why Did I Buy My First New Car At 48 Years Old?
Addendum (October 2024):After a year and nearly 15,000 miles, I'm pleased to report that my 2023...
The (Inadvertent) Good Financial Decisions to Start My Medical Career
Sometimes in life, you make good decisions without having a compelling...
Medical Professionals, You Are a Business, Man
"I'm not a businessman; I'm a business, man." Jay-Z As a...
An Emergency Physician’s Guide to Working for the Devil
I graduated from my ER residency in 2006. During the 3-year...
Understanding the Flow of Money if You Have a Legal Entity as a Physician
If you are a physician working as an independent contractor and have...
Quick Tips For Success As A New Graduate APP
Half a decade ago, I was in the same seat that you currently find yourself - newly minted,...
Pros to Broad Specialty as New Graduate Advanced Practice Provider
Graduate from your program Study harder than you ever have Pass your boards! Find a job- but...
12 Money Tips for New Residency Graduates And 1 To Avoid
I wrote this for Dr. Jones, a new physician who recently joined our small ER...
Why Teach Medical Professionals About Personal Finance?
Everyone knows that doctors make a lot of money, which was the main reason I became...



























