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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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Monitoring, Maintaining and Improving Your Credit Score

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 3:00pm ET

Improving your creditworthiness begins with a few intentional actions, such as watching this video on the Basics of Credit before the webinar. Then, on October 18th, join Ms. Veronica Herrera from Experian, as she answers your questions and shows you what you need to do to become a credit expert! During the webinar, Ms. Herrera will discuss how credit is essential to a solid financial future, how to access and monitor your credit report and credit score, and the best ways to improve your credit score. Be sure to have your questions ready for Ms. Herrera!

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Learn About the AAMC Financial Wellness Program

Friday, November 17, 2023 at 2:00pm ET
Join this FIRST webinar to see a demo of the AAMC Financial Wellness program. During this webinar, we will review the tools and resources that can help measure your financial health and get personalized recommendations for improvement, see how to complete online financial courses on topics relevant to real life, assess identity theft, calculate the cost of borrowing, create financial goals, create a spending plan, track expenses, and much more!
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 1:00pm ET
Please join Emma Crawford, 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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A Resident's Guide to Finances and Loan Repayment
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 2:00pm ET
Join the AAMC FIRST team as we demo our new “A Resident's Guide to Finances and Loan Repayment.” This webinar will highlight all the resources available in our newly designed Resident Guide so that soon-to-be residents and current residents can utilize tools to manage their finances during residency. We’ll review budgeting tools, loan repayment strategies, resources that can help borrowers choose insurance, and determine if buying a home or renting during residency is the best option for them. 
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Home Financing for Medical Students and Residents
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:00pm ET
This informative session, presented by Tal Frank, President of PhysicianLoans (www.physicianloans.com), 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.
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Filing Taxes and Student Loans
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 1:00pm ET
Filing taxes is important during and after medical school. Join Mr. Martin Penn, of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 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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Repayment Strategies for Graduating Medical Students (with MLOC Demo)

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:00pm ET
This LIVE webinar and MLOC Demonstration hosted by AAMC repayment experts, will help you get answers to your student loan questions. We will discuss repayment plan options, postponing payments, whether refinancing or consolidating is right for you, and look at forgiveness programs for student loans. The session will wrap up with a special demonstration of the MLOC to assist graduating medical students on how to utilize the tool and help choose the right payment plan! 
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Choosing Insurance as a Medical Student or Resident

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm ET
During this webinar, Ms. Deanna Filosa will discuss Group Health Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Renters Insurance, and Umbrella Policies. Join the AAMC 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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