Free webinars to cover medical student loans, refinancing

Whether you’re still in medical school, entering residency or a few years into practice, you may have unanswered questions about medical student loans and refinancing.

The AOA has partnered with Doctors Without Quarters to offer two upcoming webinars to answer some of these questions:

For early-career physicians: To Refi or not to Refi; A Webinar for AOA Members will run on Tuesday, May 9 at 8 p.m. ET. You can RSVP here.

For residents and graduating students: Student Loan Best Practices for 2017 Osteopathic Medical Graduates will run on Wednesday, May 17 at 8 pm ET. You can RSVP here.

More details on To Refi or not to Refi; A Webinar for AOA Members:

Early career physicians can have their student loan refinancing questions answered during a one hour, free webinar presented by Doctors Without Quarters. Hear unbiased and strategic advice about managing student loan debt. Get answers to the following questions:

• Can I refinance my loans to lower rates? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
• I’ve applied to refinance in the past and was declined. When and how should I revisit the marketplace?
• What are the differences between IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE? Do these programs still have value to me as an attending?
• How can I use my student loan debt as a negotiating tool with potential employers?
• What are the specific requirements of Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and is this program still a viable option to reduce my debt?
• What future legislative and program changes should I be aware of?
• What strategies can I employ to both reduce debt and begin saving at the same time?

You must be registered to attend. There is no cost to register.

More details on Student Loan Best Practices for 2017 Osteopathic Medical Graduates:

Graduating medical students and residents are invited to learn more about managing their student loan debt during a one-hour free webinar presented by Doctors Without Quarters. Some of the questions that will be answered include:

• How can I navigate the Income-Driven Repayment plans to maximize my savings opportunity during training?
• What are the specific requirements of Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and is this program a viable option to reduce my debt?
• What legislative changes should I look out for during my training?
• When and why might I consolidate my loans?
• What should I know about dealing with or selecting a loan servicer?
• What repayment program will make the most sense for me AFTER training?
• Does my loan repayment strategy impact other aspects of my financial planning? If so, how do I choose the best way to allocate my money?

You must be registered to attend. There is no cost to register.