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Should Physicians Live Life Like a Video Game?
Medical training is characterized by levels and checkpoints. MCAT, med school, rotations, residency, fellowship, partnership…the list goes on. I’m sure … Read more
Nirav Shah, MD
Money Moves for Physicians in Their 40s
Some of the most decisive chapters in history were written by men and women in their 40s. Leonardo da Vinci … Read more
Your Guide to 457(b) Contributions
Practicing medicine in America can often feel like you’re sitting at a high-stakes poker table. The stakes involved are colossal, … Read more
Most Affordable Medical Schools In New York
Living in New York is not easy, but the opportunities it holds are too many to ignore for those pursuing … Read more
Practicing Under Stars: The Quiet Tyranny of Online Physician Reviews
The customer is always right. It’s the mantra of retail, hospitality, and nearly every service industry that thrives on satisfaction … Read more
Parenting in the Time of AI: A Physician’s Reflections on Our Kids’ Future
I haven’t watched the Oscars in years, but somehow I always know who slapped whom, which deserving actor got snubbed, … Read more
Why Hospitals Are Hiring More Nurse Practitioners
For the second year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report has named Nurse Practitioner (NP) as the … Read more
Physician, Philosopher, and the Eternal Question of Identity
Even in the earliest days of written history, the physician stood apart. The first doctors were not practitioners in clinics … Read more
Forced Retirement: Where Do Physicians Go When They Get Sick?
When we decide to go into medicine, we are well committed to the idea of working in a field that … Read more
The First 100 Days: How Has Healthcare Fared In The New Era
A review of the first 100 days of any presidency is nothing new. It’s a way to track how policy … Read more
Hidden Landmines That Could Put Your Homeownership At Risk
Many things in life don’t come easily. Becoming a homeowner is one of them. It’s not something that happens overnight … Read more
Can Physicians Keep Personal Assets in Malpractice Suits?
$4.8 billion. That’s how much was paid in medical malpractice settlements in 2023. If there’s one thing you can say … Read more
What Do the Higher Social Security Payments in 2025 Mean For Millions of Americans
“The bill I’m signing today is about a simple proposition — Americans who have worked hard all their lives to … Read more
College Funding: Tackling the Myths
Okay, so who spread the rumor that savings are ‘bad, actually’ when thinking about college for kids? I’m aware that … Read more
The Unretired: Why Some Doctors Come Back (and What It Costs Them)
Most of us expect retirement to feel like a curtain call. Like a clean break after decades of weekends on … Read more
What Really Happens When Doctors Walk Away
Some time ago, we published a piece on when physicians should retire. While that article was a straightforward guide to … Read more
Doctor’s Notes: Recession For The Economically Challenged
Contrary to popular belief, the warning signs of a recession didn’t just show up post-January. They have been there since … Read more
The Unintentional Ripple Effects of the FI Journey
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how our decisions, especially those that stem out of pragmatism and logical reasoning, … Read more
Medical Residency Match Under Fire: Is It Time For Reform?
For decades, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) – better known simply as “the Match” – has decided where most … Read more
Are Physicians Leaving America?
The physician shortage is not new. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed a steady decline in the number of … Read more