White Coat Investor Podcast

WCI #259: Doctors Who Become Disabled

Apr 21, 2022
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ADVICE

Buy Disability Insurance Early

  • Buy disability insurance early in training because your specialized skills can be lost quickly from illness or injury.
  • Treat disability insurance as a priority financial chore and get help from vetted agents if unsure.
ADVICE

Increase Coverage At Attending

  • Increase your resident-purchased policy when you become an attending to match higher income.
  • Use future purchase options or buy additional coverage rather than relying solely on captive or group policies.
ANECDOTE

Hand Injury Led To Career Change

  • Dr. Shakila Angadi recounted progressive right-hand pain after surgery culminating in a CRPS diagnosis and inability to perform dentistry.
  • She sold her practice and pursued diagnosis and treatment for over a year before getting disability approved.
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