Where Do Electrophysiologists Make the Most Competitive Salaries?

July 9, 2025June 15, 2021 by Justin Nabity

An electrophysiology cardiologist cares for patients with irregular heart rhythms. Electrophysiologists are one of the top-earning cardiologist subspecialties.

Considering that it is one of the most difficult medical specialties — and that it takes sixteen years of training to get licensed to practice — the high pay is understandable.

How much does an electrophysiologist make?

The answer to that question lies in more than just a number. There are several factors that can make that number jump or dip.

How to Get Licensed With a Maine Medical Board

August 20, 2025June 9, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Known more casually as the “Pine Tree State,” Maine is the northernmost state on the Eastern seaboard, tucked away along the Canadian border.

Maine is home to a 228-mile-long rocky coastline, sprawling blueberry fields, and the always-popular Acadia National Park. It’s no surprise that 4300+ physicians have set up a practice here.

Want to work as a doctor in this beautiful state?

This guide will show you how to get licensed with one of Maine’s medical boards.

USMLE, CBSE NBME, MCCQE, + More: Medical Licensing Exams Explained

January 15, 2024May 26, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Most physicians agree — taking a medical licensing exam is one of the most stressful parts of their education and training.

No matter what medical school you go to, preparing for residency requires that you earn passing scores on several tough exams. During residency, you’ll need to pass even more exams to become a fully licensed physician. And if you’re seeking board certification in a specialty, you’ll have even more tests to take.

Confused by all the various medical exams you need to take to become a physician?

A Physician’s Guide to Building an Emergency Fund

January 3, 2025April 29, 2021 by Justin Nabity

While a career in medicine is often financially rewarding, it also often comes with significant debt from student loans. Students in the process of becoming physicians must make substantial investments in their own education. However, this should not come at the expense of saving for essentials and emergencies. It is universally understood that having an … Read more

7 Alternative Jobs for Physicians

October 9, 2023April 25, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Are you burnt out from years of working long hours? Do you want to step away from clinical practice?

You’re not alone. Many doctors suffer from burnout.

After all, practicing medicine is demanding work. It certainly doesn’t have the best work-life balance of any career out there. A lot of physicians come to a point where they want to change career paths.

But, a career change can seem daunting. What field are you supposed to go into after working as a doctor?

Luckily, there are plenty of alternative jobs for physicians! Whether you’re a rookie or a veteran, there are a ton of challenging and fulfilling jobs you can move into. You can put your expertise to work in places other than direct patient care.

Your Full Guide to On-call Pay for Physicians

June 10, 2024April 25, 2021 by Justin Nabity

It’s common for doctors to work long hours, but the end of a shift doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the workday. Many physicians have to be on-call at times. That means being available to work even if you have the day or night off.

While being on-call certainly has its drawbacks, it comes with one benefit as well: additional pay.

Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know about on-call pay for physicians.

How to Avoid or Overcome Life Insurance Fraud

January 3, 2025April 21, 2021 by Justin Nabity

There are several types of life insurance fraud. As a policyholder, you need to know what kinds of mistakes or omissions on your application might cause your beneficiary’s claim for benefits to be denied. As a beneficiary, you need to understand how beneficiary designations can be changed fraudulently and how to fight that. Furthermore, this … Read more

Full Guide to Applying to Residency Programs in the US

October 31, 2025April 19, 2021 by Justin Nabity

No matter where you go to med school or what specialty you plan to practice in, there’s one thing that every physician-to-be has to do:

Complete a residency program.

But first, you’ll need to:

1. Go through the lengthy residency application process
2. Endure the interview process with a variety of different residency programs
3. Make a match on Match Day

Only then can you become a medical resident and start your actual career as a physician in training.

Applying for residency can be a challenge for many medical students. Yet it’s a necessary process requiring thoughtful and careful planning. And you need to start the process long before you graduate medical school.

From when to apply to where, here’s our full guide to applying to residency programs in the U.S.

A New Graduates Guide to Writing a Strong CV

January 3, 2025April 16, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Traditionally, professions in healthcare have been considered safe career choices—even during a recession. Yet the recent pandemic has relentlessly targeted this field. Therefore, patients are putting off elective procedures or delaying necessary routine checkups to reduce possible exposure to the coronavirus. In addition, there has been a disruption in the normal flow of hospital traffic. … Read more

How to Get a Maryland Medical License

October 21, 2022April 9, 2021 by Justin Nabity

If you’ve decided to start practicing medicine in Maryland, you’re in good company.

The “Free State” is known for its $200K+ average physician salaries, weekend trips to the nation’s capital (Washington D.C.), and — who could forget — blue crabs.

Getting licensed in Maryland takes about three months and costs $821, but it’s worth it.

Here’s a quick how-to guide for getting your Maryland medical license.

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