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[JAJE]

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Hey pre-pods,

I remember being in your shoes and having so many questions, so I wanted to create a space to help you out. I'm a practicing podiatric physician, and I'm here to answer any questions you have about the profession.

I've been through it all—from studying for the MCAT and applying to podiatry school, to the grind of classes, the stress of residency applications, starting my career, and settling in.

This is a no-judgments zone, so ask whatever is on your mind. Here are some topics I'm open to discussing:

• The Day-to-Day: What is it really like to be a podiatrist?
• The Path: My journey through podiatry school, residency, and my first job.
• The Money: Income, debt, and financial considerations.
• The Job Search: How I found my job and what to look for.
• The Hindsight: What I wish I knew before starting and if I would do it all over again.
• Work-Life Balance: Is it possible?

Nothing is off-limits. Ask me anything! I'm here to provide some genuine feedback and insights.

Looking forward to your questions.

 

[heybrother]

Hey pre-pods,

I remember being in your shoes and having so many questions, so I wanted to create a space to help you out. I'm a practicing podiatric physician, and I'm here to answer any questions you have about the profession.

I've been through it all—from studying for the MCAT and applying to podiatry school, to the grind of classes, the stress of residency applications, starting my career, and settling in.

This is a no-judgments zone, so ask whatever is on your mind. Here are some topics I'm open to discussing:

• The Day-to-Day: What is it really like to be a podiatrist?
• The Path: My journey through podiatry school, residency, and my first job.
• The Money: Income, debt, and financial considerations.
• The Job Search: How I found my job and what to look for.
• The Hindsight: What I wish I knew before starting and if I would do it all over again.
• Work-Life Balance: Is it possible?

Nothing is off-limits. Ask me anything! I'm here to provide some genuine feedback and insights.

Looking forward to your questions.

What would your student loan debt look like if you were borrowing under the new constraints of the "One Big Beautiful Bill"?

 

[JAJE]

What would your student loan debt look like if you were borrowing under the new constraints of the "One Big Beautiful Bill"?

No change. I was on the good side of the student loan bell curve when I graduated and only had to borrow about $125k to get myself a DPM degree. A little bit of scholarship, a lot a bit of hard work. I refinanced my federal loans anyways after residency to a better consolidated private loan rate. Student loans are a burden for many though, I'm not blind to that. Cost of education is wild. New attendings should follow White Coat Invester advice and live like a resident for a few years after residency. Avoid lifestyle creep, then loan repayment is manageable. I understant the variables at play for student loan burden are wide ranging and nobody is on equal ground. Some have spouses who work, some come from money, some land a great job quickly.