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E08: Money Matters in Medicine - Why Financial Literacy Is Ignored (w/ Dr. Jimmy Turner)
In this conversation, Dr. Saba Fatima & Dr. Jimmy Turner discuss the critical importance of financial literacy for healthcare providers, sharing his personal journey from financial illiteracy to becoming an advocate for financial education in medicine. He highlights the common pitfalls that medical professionals face regarding financial management, including the complexities of student loans, disability insurance, and the challenges of negotiating salaries. Dr. Turner emphasizes the need for medical training programs to incorporate financial education, aiming to empower future physicians to make informed financial decisions and achieve financial independence. The discussion also touches on the disparities in compensation between clinical and academic medicine, the impact of gender bias, and the necessity of asset protection strategies for physicians.
Dr. Jimmy Turner is an associate professor of anesthesiology at Wake Forest, founder of The Physician Philosopher and CEO of Money Meets Medicine Disability Insurance. Dr. Turner is also the host of the Money Meets Medicine podcast and author of both The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance and his second book, Determined: How Burned Out Doctors Can Thrive in a Broken Medical System.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Financial Literacy in Healthcare
03:53
The Importance of Financial Literacy for Healthcare Professionals
07:11
Consequences of Financial Illiteracy in Medicine
09:58
Altruism vs. Financial Awareness in Medicine
13:01
Advice for Trainees on Financial Management
15:55
Compensation Disparities in Clinical vs. Academic Medicine
19:03
The Value of Negotiation in Healthcare Careers
22:07
Gender Bias in Medical Compensation
24:53
Asset Protection and Malpractice Insurance
28:02
Teaching Financial Literacy in Medical Education
30:54
Conclusion and Reflections on Financial Empowerment
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