Upcoming Webinars

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Register to attend a FIRST Webinar. Topics presented will vary and include subjects like financing a medical education, understanding student loans, loan repayment, money management, budgeting, credit, preparing financially for residency, and more.

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Money Management for Medical School Students
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at 2:00pm ET
Join the AAMC FIRST team for an informative webinar and discussion on how to manage your money during medical school. We will answer questions about budgeting, borrowing wisely and other topics such as utilizing resources at your school, keeping an eye on your credit and tips to avoid identity theft. We will also showcase additional FIRST resources like the MedLoans™ Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) and the AAMC Financial Wellness program. 
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MedLoans™ Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) Demo
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2024 at 1:00pm ET
Join the AAMC FIRST team for a demonstration on how to utilize the AAMC’s MedLoans™ Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) to determine which repayment plan will meet your financial needs and goals. We will preview each payment plan, including the new SAVE plan and review how MLOC shows details of each one. Join the FIRST team as we highlight this amazing tool!
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Optimizing Your Finances During Residency
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at 2:00pm ET
Join Financial Advisor, Stephen Mark Cardinal*, FSCP®, hosted by the AAMC FIRST Team for an informative webinar on navigating and optimizing your finances as you transition from Medical School to Residency and beyond. This session will cover essential topics such as structuring an intentional spending plan, managing student loan repayments, evaluating renting vs. buying, building emergency savings, understanding insurance needs, and strategic investments for retirement planning. Stephen aims to empower you with the confidence and clarity needed to establish a solid financial foundation early in your career. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that can shape your financial future.
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Update on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 2:00pm ET
Please join Emma Crawford, Financial Planner, CFP®, as she breaks down the details of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). She'll discuss the program's requirements, how to qualify, and how to begin making PSLF-qualifying payments as quickly as possible after graduating from medical school. Viewers will leave the webinar with clear and concrete action steps based on their specific circumstances.
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Home Financing for Medical Students and Residents
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
This informative session, presented by Tal Frank, President of PhysicianLoans, will explain the ins and outs of obtaining the best home financing for graduating medical students and residents. Emphasis will be placed on the proper steps to take when applying for a loan and the exact questions to ask loan officers. Additional topics will include what mortgage loans are available for doctors (including special no money down home loans), understanding budgeting for a home purchase, debt ratios and estimating funds required to close a mortgage will be covered. Register today and bring your questions!
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Filing Taxes and Student Loans
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
Filing taxes is important during and after medical school. Join Martin Penn, Senior Director of OME at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, CPA, MBA, who will discuss filing requirements, including when to file and what documents or information you need to do so, as well as provide key dates / deadlines. We’ll also touch on the implications filing taxes may have when looking at retirement savings and student loan repayment options. 
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Covering Your Most Asked Questions with the AAMC FIRST Team
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
Join the AAMC FIRST team as we review and discuss the most asked questions we receive from medical students, residents, and financial aid professionals. We’ll touch on PSLF, student loans, paying for medical school, student loan repayment options and much more. Don’t miss out on this great discussion that highlights what your classmates and colleagues are talking about!
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Choosing Insurance as a Medical Student or Resident
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
Whether just starting medical school, graduating from medical school, or beginning residency, knowing which insurance plan to choose (and when) can be one of the most important decisions. During this webinar, Deanna Filosa CLU, ChFC, ChSNC, will discuss Group Health Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Renters Insurance, and Umbrella Policies. Join the AAMC FIRST team and Ms. Filosa for this informative webinar to learn about the types of insurances, tools, tactics, and resources that should be known to maximize your knowledge and obtain the proper insurance coverage. 
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Disclaimer:

* Stephen Mark Cardinal (CA Insurance License # 4203521) is a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor and a Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency, 5 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205. Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies and NYLIFE Securities are New York Life companies.

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