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Time Management Tips for Physicians
Time management is crucial for MDs, whose days are filled with scheduled patient visits, administrative tasks, emergency situations...
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Jan 94 min read
How is a medical practice different from most small businesses?
Make no mistake – a private medical practice in the community is a ‘customer’ focused, service-oriented small business.Â
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Nov 20, 20244 min read
Understanding FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early.
In the first two parts of this mini-series on the financial side of retirement, we looked at how much you need to retire...
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Oct 29, 20244 min read
Navigating Retirement Finances: the Safe Withdrawal Rate
In the first part of this mini-series on retirement financial planning, we looked at how much you need to save for retirement...
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Sep 29, 20242 min read
Servant Leadership: Essential in Supporting Physicians and Teams for Optimal Patient Care
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of leadership is pivotal in ensuring high-quality patient care...
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Aug 20, 20244 min read
Three Ways To Invest Your Money (Time for Dinner Analogy)
After a new physician has completed the basic pre-investment checklist, it is time to start investing towards their financial goals...
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Jul 22, 20244 min read
How Much do I Need to Save to Retire?
Retirement is a significant milestone achievement that most of us look forward to. It’s a time when we can finally relax, pursue our passion
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Jun 17, 20242 min read
A Case Study for Cost Share
Here’s a simplified example illustrating the financial dynamics of a medical practice teaming up with SMP...
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May 21, 20243 min read
Physician Culture and Engagement
I will no longer be the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Specialty Medical Partners. And by that, I mean I’m getting a new title.
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Apr 23, 20243 min read
Stealth Wealth
In a world where conspicuous consumption and a desire to keep up with the Kardashians often takes centre stage, the concept of ‘stealth weal
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Mar 20, 20244 min read
Living like a Resident
The journey to becoming a staff physician is an arduous one, complete with long hours of residency, high stakes exams, and often huge studen
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Feb 15, 20243 min read
Debt repayment vs investment for early career Canadian physicians
The long-standing debate between paying off debt and early retirement investing can’t be won just by looking at the math...
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Jan 16, 20244 min read
The Single Most Important Decision a Physician Will Ever Make
Essential conversations for Physicians and their partners. The one decision that a physician will make that weighs the most both...
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Dec 19, 20231 min read
Understanding Income and Expenses
Understanding your expenses and income is crucial for financial stability and planning. It allows you to track where your money is coming...
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Nov 7, 20234 min read
Disability Insurance for Canadian Physicians
In a previous blog post "Insurance for Canadian Physicians" I had listed disability insurance as the single most important coverage you...
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
Insurance for Canadian Physicians
Physicians are entrusted to safeguard the well-being of their patients...
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Sep 26, 20233 min read
No one cares about your finances as much as you should!
Physicians dedicate their lives to providing excellent care for their patients...
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Aug 14, 20233 min read
Strategies to avoid Physician Burnout
We know that physicians are more prone to burnout compared to other professions...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
Factors to consider when contemplating Retirement
Every practicing physician has thought about retirement, particularly in this unprecedented Covid era...
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Jul 3, 20233 min read
Buying in as a Partner vs. working as an Associate
Buying into a medical practice as a Partner or working as a non-owner Associate are both options for MDs when looking to join a clinic...
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