Gap between residency and first job

[thesauce]

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If I have a contract that starts later (say October 1st or so), what are the options for bridging the gap in terms of income, health insurance, etc?

 

[smq123]

If I have a contract that starts later (say October 1st or so), what are the options for bridging the gap in terms of income, health insurance, etc?

If they offer a sign on bonus, that's often what it's used for - to support you until you start working.

You could consider a locums job or moonlighting until your job officially starts, as well.

 

[thesauce]

If they offer a sign on bonus, that's often what it's used for - to support you until you start working.

You could consider a locums job or moonlighting until your job officially starts, as well.

Thanks. What about insurance? Do I need to hit the private insurance market for those 2 months?

 

[Winged Scapula]

Thanks. What about insurance? Do I need to hit the private insurance market for those 2 months?

Cobra

 

[drcrispmd]

I took 2 months off after residency. I started putting money back each month to cover those 2 months. For insurance I used blue cross short term policy.