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.

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?

Suspended Student Loan Interest Rates

January 3, 2025March 19, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Student Loan Debt Our nation has 45 million borrowers with student loan debt. Luckily, due to the pandemic, many physicians dealing with student loan debt have found themselves in a comfortable limbo of sorts thanks to the CARES Act. “Too many Americans are struggling to pay for basic necessities and provide for their families,” the … Read more

Medical School Loan Repayment

July 24, 2025March 9, 2021 by Justin Nabity

After college, medical school, and residency, you’re finally ready to get to work as a practicing physician. You should be excited that you’ve reached the point in life where you can actually begin your career. But many physicians don’t feel that excitement because they’re faced with the heavy burden of paying back student loans.

Unfortunately, that debt isn’t going to miraculously disappear on its own.

Fortunately, there are a variety of different approaches you can take to making those loans a thing of the past.

From refinancing to seeking loan forgiveness to working in a healthcare shortage area, there are a variety of steps that you can take to eradicate your debt.

Here is our physician guide on medical school loan repayment.

Beginner’s Guide to Physician Tax Planning

October 13, 2022December 13, 2020 by Justin Nabity

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For new doctors, the transition from medical resident to attending physician often brings a nearly four-fold salary increase. This pay hike can come as a great relief for a young physician. However it also raises new questions about taxes, investments, and long-term savings. To plan for their increased tax burden, doctors should consult with a … Read more

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

Webinar: Exploring Medical Specialties

January 3, 2025November 13, 2020 by Justin Nabity

What to Think About and What it Takes Join Dr. David Flick and Justin Nabity as they discuss the difference in medical specialties, how residencies compare for different paths, and different financial factors to consider. In this webinar, you will learn: The work-life balance of becoming a physician. Which specialties are the most competitive. How … Read more

Car Buying for New Attending Physicians

January 3, 2025November 10, 2020 by Justin Nabity

If you’re a physician or doctor who recently graduated, chances are you’ve been told repeatedly to “live like a resident even as an attending for a few more years.” But that does not change the urge to spend some of your new hard-earned salary. While many young professionals struggle to achieve the perfect balance of … Read more

Inflation Tax: What You Need to Know

October 25, 2022November 5, 2020 by Justin Nabity

You don’t have to be an economist or have studied macroeconomics in college to know that inflation is a dirty word. With inflation comes the higher costs of products and services, while at the same time, the value of our money lessens.

From 1990 to 2018, the average inflation rate in the United States was 2.46% per year. In other words, items that cost $100 this year will cost $102.46 next year, and so on, and so on …

And with inflation comes the inflation tax, which can affect your long-term savings accounts and retirement plans. Fortunately, with some strategic investing and proper retirement planning, there are ways to reduce your inflation tax.

Ready to learn what the inflation tax is all about? Want to know how you can avoid it? Here’s everything physicians need to know about the inflation tax.

Webinar: A Crash-Course in Paying for Medical School: 10 Ways You Could Save $10,000

January 3, 2025October 30, 2020 by Justin Nabity

Webinar: A Crash-Course in Paying for Medical School: 10 Ways You Could Save $10,000 Join the founder and CEO of Physicians Thrive, Justin Nabity, and aspiring physician Selena as they discuss what pre-med or current medical students may not be considering when it comes to paying for medical school. In this webinar, you will learn: … Read more

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