Financial literacy and wealth-building for physicians in training — because your financial future starts now.
Master Your Money. Build Your Future.
Our mission: Financial Clarity for Medical Trainees
Welcome to Making it Through Medicine! We understand the unique financial challenges faced during medical training — from crushing student debt to navigating your first attending paycheck with no roadmap.
Our goal is to give every medical trainee — whether pre-med, MS1, intern, or fellow — the financial knowledge and tools to build wealth from day one, not just after training ends.
What you’ll learn here…
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Navigate PSLF, IBR, refinancing, and loan repayment strategies tailored specifically for physicians in training.
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Learn how to budget on a resident salary, build an emergency fund, and start investing early — even with six-figure debt.
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Master the financial concepts medical school never covered — from tax-advantaged accounts and disability insurance to contract negotiation and net worth tracking.
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Access free budgeting spreadsheets, loan calculators, salary negotiation guides, and other tools designed for physicians at every stage of training.
Resources
Featured Products & Resources
Tools and guides to build financial confidence from day one of training.
Making It Through Fellowship
An honest guide for trainees navigating fellowship applications and beyond.
Balling on a Budget — Guide
Practical budgeting and wealth-building on a resident or fellow salary.
Balling on a Budget — Excel
A ready-to-use budget tracker built for medical residents and fellows.
From the Blog
Latest Articles
Practical financial wisdom for every stage of medical training.
How to Find a Mentor in Medicine
A practical guide for residents and fellows on building meaningful mentorship relationships during training.
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A pediatric cardiology fellow on making time at 70+ hours a week and why fellowship may be the best time to start.
Read more →The Resident’s Guide to Financial Wellness
Building wealth while surviving training — where to start and what actually matters.
Read more →