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How COVID-19 Transformed the Profession for Physicians
The years of the COVID-19 pandemic have left a permanent mark on the delivery of health care, reshaping how MDs practice medicine...
Mar 63 min read
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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...
Feb 63 min read
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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
Jan 94 min read
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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...
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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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...
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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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...
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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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...
Aug 21, 20244 min read
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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
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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A Case Study for Cost Share
Here’s a simplified example illustrating the financial dynamics of a medical practice teaming up with SMP...
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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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.
May 21, 20243 min read
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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
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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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
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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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...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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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...
Jan 16, 20244 min read
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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...
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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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...
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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Insurance for Canadian Physicians
Physicians are entrusted to safeguard the well-being of their patients...
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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No one cares about your finances as much as you should!
Physicians dedicate their lives to providing excellent care for their patients...
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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Strategies to avoid Physician Burnout
We know that physicians are more prone to burnout compared to other professions...
Aug 15, 20233 min read
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Factors to consider when contemplating Retirement
Every practicing physician has thought about retirement, particularly in this unprecedented Covid era...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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