The Interesting MD Podcast How Doctors Can Prevent Burnout by Taking Control of Their Finances with Gary Kauffman
Dec 30, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Gary Kauffman, the founder of Dynasty Wealth Partners and a specialist in financial planning for physicians, tackles the overlooked link between financial stress and burnout. He emphasizes the importance of goal-based financial planning to help doctors regain control and reduce anxiety. Gary shares insights on managing debt, the basics of investing, and the value of small wins in financial progress. With practical tips on choosing a financial advisor and navigating market challenges, he provides a roadmap to financial independence for healthcare professionals.
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Money Is A Major Burnout Driver
- Financial pressure is a major, often unspoken driver of physician burnout.
- Measuring progress in finances restores control and reduces burnout.
Family Business Bankruptcy Shaped Mission
- Gary watched his stepfather's profitable cabinet business fail after the 2008 recession and credit dried up.
- That family bankruptcy shaped his mission to protect clients from similar financial collapse.
Define Your Financial Independence Number
- Put a clear number on the paper for when you can choose to stop practicing medicine.
- Calculate the monthly after-tax cash you need so a six-month break causes no financial stress.