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MtoM #179: Internist Receives PSLF and Finance 101: Money and Med School

Jul 15, 2024
An internal medicine doc discusses receiving PSLF and having $300,000 in loans forgiven. They emphasize intentional job choice at 501(c)(3). Topics cover financial struggles in med school, loan forgiveness process, and sacrifices for PSLF qualification.
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Doctor Receives Big PSLF Forgiveness

  • Earl is an internal medicine primary care physician in Atlanta who finished residency in 2016.
  • He shares his milestone of receiving PSLF and having ~$301,577 forgiven in March of this year.
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Background: Heavy Borrowing For School

  • Earl borrowed heavily for both undergrad and private medical school and used some state-linked scholarships.
  • He relied mostly on loans plus limited family and community support during training.
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Forbearance During Residency

  • During residency Earl was in forbearance because he couldn't afford payments in a high-cost region.
  • He only began making payments after finishing residency when his income allowed it.
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