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How do residents manage personal finances?

The American Journal of SurgeryPublished 1 February 2005
Joel M.H. Teichman, Patricia P. Cecconi, B. Douglas Bernheim, Neva K. Novarro, Manoj Monga, Debra A. DaRosa
Citations32
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Abstract

Resident debts are higher and savings lower than the general public. This behavior is most common among surgery residents. Residents save more for retirement when they are eligible for tax-deferred retirement plans. Graduate medical programs should instruct residents on financial management.

Keywords

Social SciencesEconomics, Econometrics and FinanceBusiness, Management and Accounting