Dr. Kev takes on the podcast solo this week on how to be financially stable as a new intern in medicine! What should you do when you’re making money for the first time, but also have the weight of student debt?! Kevin shares some of the tips that he’s learned and things colleagues have always said they *wish* they knew. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - How the U.S medical system works and residency 02:27 - How to manage student loans 05:20 - Loan forgiveness and how to qualify 06:50 - Steps to organize your student loans and initiate a repayment program 10:25 - Summary of the types of repayment programs 13:31 - Retirement plans / 403b 16:39 - Using a high yield savings account 17:55 - Budgeting and realistic expenses  20:35 - Conclusion