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Podcast:
Can I Afford Medical School?
Resources and tips to consider as you contemplate applying to medical school.

Flash Slideshow:
The Economics of Becoming a Doctor

FIRST for Medical Education

Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools

Created by the AAMC in collaboration with the medical school financial aid community and the Organization of Student Representatives, FIRST for Medical Education is designed to help members of the academic medicine community navigate the complexities of student debt.

FIRST offers a full range of Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools for applicants, medical school students, residents, advisors, and financial aid officers. Our goal is to help medical school borrowers expand their financial literacy, make smart decisions about student loans, and manage their student debt wisely.

Financial Literacy 101 (Login required)
Seven succinct modules that address crucial topics designed
for the unique financial needs of busy medical students.

Budgeting for Medical Students
Banking and Managing Accounts
Debit Vs. Credit Cards
Credit Reports and Credit Score

Understanding Identity Theft
Students and Credit Cards
Dealing with Credit Card Debt