MtoM #272: How to Start Strong as a New Attending Physician

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Apr 27, 2026

A new attending’s rapid trajectory from training to financial momentum is explored through bold choices and disciplined priorities. Practical tips on landing and negotiating the right job are highlighted. Homebuying across states and handling real estate risks get candid attention. Clear steps for tackling large student loans and automating early retirement savings are discussed.

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ANECDOTE

Paid Off Student Loans With One Lump Sum

Cody paid off his student loans in one lump sum during his first year as an attending.
He stacked cash in a money market while loans were paused and made a single large payment when repayment resumed, wiping out debt.

ANECDOTE

Real Estate Sales Plus Employer Perks Fueled Net Worth

Cody leveraged real estate and employer benefits to accelerate net worth growth.
He sold a med-school condo and a residency fixer, used $250k equity plus a $60k sign-on and loan-repayment program to boost his first-year finances.

ADVICE

Interview Broadly To Find The Right Attending Job

Apply widely and gather multiple offers to compare true job value and duties.
Cody flew to six in-person interviews and reviewed several contracts so he could see pay variation and choose the best overall fit.

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What helps a physician succeed in the first year as an attending?

In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we discuss a doctor who had a strong first year after training and the decisions that helped create early momentum.

We also cover practical advice for landing your first attending job, negotiating opportunities, and getting ahead financially and professionally in the early years of practice.

If you are finishing training or recently became an attending, this episode offers a grounded look at how to start your career with intention.

This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today by email info@protuity.com or by calling (973) 771-9100.

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