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 Negotiate a Physician’s Relocation Bonus

December 23, 2024April 14, 2021 by Justin Nabity

There are many reasons why you might relocate to another city or state as a physician. Maybe it’s personal — you’d like to be closer to family or just desire a change of scenery. Other times it may be to pursue new markets and employment opportunities. If you’re seeking new opportunities and reviewing an employment … Read more

Which Physician Specialties Retire Early?

November 27, 2024April 6, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Though it sometimes doesn’t seem feasible, physician retirement is possible. And for physicians in certain specialties, retiring early isn’t just a dream — it’s a reality.

Some specialties, particularly those with a shortage of physicians, have a high rate of doctors well over retirement age.

Yet, others tend to see physicians retiring earlier in their careers.

Whether you’re a medical school student deciding on a specialty or a practicing physician who has been planning for decades, there are some ways to retire earlier than you may think.

Today we’ll answer the question that so many physicians, residents, and medical students want to know:

Which physician specialties retire early?

Interventional Cardiology Salary: Full Breakdown

July 3, 2025March 30, 2021 by Justin Nabity

In the past, every cardiovascular health issue required surgery to diagnose and heal.

However, that’s no longer the case.

Interventional cardiology uses transradial catheterization to access the heart to treat patients. This method reduces the possibility of complications and results in a much quicker recovery period.

Therefore, specializing in interventional cardiology can increase your demand in the medical field.

According to MedAxiom, interventional cardiologists are among the highest-paid cardiologists, earning much more than non-invasive cardiologists.

But when it comes to subspecialization, it can be difficult to know the fair salary range for doctors.

This article will help clear up the going salary for interventional cardiologists. It also lays out the best way to deal with many of the financial issues an interventional cardiologist may face in their career.

We will discuss topics such as:

Average interventional cardiology salary
Factors that affect the fair market value of an interventional cardiologist
How to pay off student loan debt as quickly as possible
Additional ways that interventional cardiologists can increase their annual income
How to negotiate with a potential employer to gain the best possible contract
Protecting income through effective tax planning, disability insurance, and smart retirement investing

How Much Can You Make as a Vascular Surgeon?

July 3, 2025March 13, 2021 by Justin Nabity

At some point in college or med school, you probably realized that physicians in specialties earn considerably higher salaries than physicians that focus on primary care.

According to 2022 data from Medscape, the average primary care physician in the United States earns approximately $260k per year. At the same time, specialists earn an average of $368K per year.

Among specialists, surgeons fare even better. Plastic surgeons earn an average of $576K per year, and general surgeons make an annual salary of $402K.

But what about vascular surgeons? Where do they fall on the salary spectrum?

Here’s our breakdown on how much vascular surgeons earn, where they make the most, and what factors affect those earnings.

Physician Letter of Intent: Should You Sign It?

October 20, 2022February 22, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Letters of intent are a normal part of the contract negotiation process and are the first step toward accepting a job offer. But you must be careful not to “tie your negotiation hands” when signing an offer letter.

While the terms of employment may seem very straightforward, signing this before you fully understand the ramifications is not wise.

There are some key elements of a letter of intent that you should review.

Preferably with the help of a physician contract negotiation lawyer to ensure you don’t back yourself into a corner before the negotiation even begins.

Residency Salary Guide for New Physicians

November 3, 2023February 12, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Once Match Day and med school graduation are behind you, the idea starts to sink in:

You’re about to become a physician.

For most medical school graduates, this is an exciting time in life. It’s your first chance to work full-time in a hospital.

It’s your first real opportunity to understand what hands-on patient care is all about. And it’s finally time to start earning a paycheck.

Regardless of the school of medicine you attend, residency is a requirement for every physician.

But residents, unfortunately, do not earn the big bucks.

So how much do residents actually make? Does it matter where you do your residency? Is specialty a factor? Do you get a raise or an increase for every year you’re in training?

Whether you’re about to start medical school or are already starting to interview for residency programs, here’s our residency salary compensation guide for new physicians.

Dr. Khadija Chaudrey

January 3, 2025February 1, 2021 by Justin Nabity

When Dr. Khadija Chaudrey moved to Brooklyn from Lahore, Pakistan, she had already completed medical school, landed a residency, and secured a visa to move halfway around the world. However, as a young immigrant physician, there were challenges ahead that her medical training had not prepared her for. “When I first started my residency, I … Read more

How to Get a Medical License in Utah

July 3, 2025January 29, 2021 by Justin Nabity

In the last decade, you’ve converted your passion for helping others into one of the most respectable career paths in the world.

So far, you’ve:

Completed a pre-med undergraduate program
Survived four grueling years of medical school
Proven your skills in a two-year progressive residency program
Put your USMLE or COMLEX exams in the rearview

Now, there’s only one barrier between you and a Utah medical license:

The application.

Plus a few fees, deadlines, and documents to tie up a couple of loose ends.

A physician’s license in Utah comes with a hefty price tag — $670 on the “low end.”

However, if you follow this guide and take note of our insider tips, you could have your license to practice medicine in as little as two weeks!

Now, are you ready to start the next chapter in your life and career?

Compensation: Comparing the Top Reports of 2020

January 3, 2025December 4, 2020 by Justin Nabity

As we approach the end of the year, millions of healthcare professionals are reflecting on their financial year. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted virtually every aspect of social and economic life in the United States. Therefore, it is an especially important time to think about how best to preserve your financial health moving forward. There … Read more

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