News in brief Free webinar for graduating medical students will share strategies on reducing student loan debt Presented by Student Loan Professor, the April 9 webinar will provide attendees with expert tips on saving money, relieving financial stress and managing their student loans. March 29, 2024FridayApril 2024 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics student debtstudent loans On April 9, 2024, a free webinar for graduating osteopathic medical students will be available through AOA Member Value partner Student Loan Professor. The webinar will offer strategies on reducing student loan debt. Presented by Student Loan Professor (formerly Doctors Without Quarters), the webinar will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 9. The webinar will go beyond the basics and provide attendees with expert tips on saving money, relieving financial stress and managing their student loans. Student Loan Professor has helped over 10,000 medical graduates strategically navigate payment and forgiveness options while implementing strategies that complement their specific career paths. Among the plethora of planned topics, a few questions that will be covered during the webinar include: Is public service loan forgiveness a reliable strategy? If so, what are the job opportunities and considerations? Is the Biden administration going to cancel any of my debt? How does my student loan debt impact my future career options, and should loan repayment benefits be included in my contract negotiation? Registration is required to attend. Those interested in participating may sign up via the Zoom registration page. More in Training Being a first-generation student doesn’t end in medical school: A call for more research and support after undergrad While first-generation students often have significant resources to draw from in undergrad, many of those resources are not available for FG med students. A group of DO students aims to change that. AOBS and ABS collaborate on metabolic and bariatric surgery exam Beginning next year, AOBS-certified surgeons will be able to achieve a designation recognizing their dedication to caring for patients with obesity. Previous articleForrest 'Phog' Allen, DO: The father of basketball coaching Next articleIn Memoriam: April 1, 2024
Being a first-generation student doesn’t end in medical school: A call for more research and support after undergrad While first-generation students often have significant resources to draw from in undergrad, many of those resources are not available for FG med students. A group of DO students aims to change that.
AOBS and ABS collaborate on metabolic and bariatric surgery exam Beginning next year, AOBS-certified surgeons will be able to achieve a designation recognizing their dedication to caring for patients with obesity.