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Finances and Loans During Residency
Read more: Finances and Loans During ResidencyMy residency program held our annual interviews for the newest batch of residents just last month in September. As a residency program that does not participate in the match, we tend to interview applicants on the earlier end of the interview trail. This is similar to what other non-match programs do. In any event, I…
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Two New US Dental Schools Are Set To Open
Read more: Two New US Dental Schools Are Set To OpenTwo new dental schools are set to open in the United States. One in New York, and the other in Texas. Combined, those two states already have 7 dental schools. While there are currently 66 dental schools in the US, 14 states do not have any dental schools. In fact, as previously discussed, more dental schools…
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An Uncertain Future: More Dental Schools Are Opening Every Year
Read more: An Uncertain Future: More Dental Schools Are Opening Every YearBack when I was applying to dental school, there were only fifty-something dental schools across the nation. Today, there are currently 66 dental schools in the US with a few more set to open their doors the next couple of years. And yes, I’m still in my 20s. While a number of these schools were…
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Same Specialty, Different Price Tag
Read more: Same Specialty, Different Price TagIf someone offered you a spot at residency program A at no cost, and a spot at residency program B with a $400K signing bonus, which would you choose? The answer is obvious. What’s the catch? Both residency programs are the same duration. Both programs are located in the same state. Both programs are located…
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Malpractice Insurance: Claims Made vs. Occurrence Policies
Read more: Malpractice Insurance: Claims Made vs. Occurrence PoliciesAs a resident, malpractice insurance probably isn’t at the top of your list of things to worry about. After all, we’re generally covered by the programs and hospitals we practice in during our training. Unlike our medical counterparts, who after finishing residency will typically have their premiums paid for by their new employer, the majority…
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Which disability insurance policy is right for me?
Read more: Which disability insurance policy is right for me?Insuring your income by purchasing a personal disability insurance (DI) policy is one of the first steps in anyone’s financial plan. Our income supports our lifestyle, investments, well-being, and families. Without it, we have few options as our new occupation will presumably provide significantly less income in the event that we become sick or hurt. When…
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