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Who's going to deal with patient records? Who is going to settle med school debt? And why should you work with a lawyer who specializes in wills, rather than a generalist? We asked financial experts these questions and more on how physicians should plan for their estates

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‘During a healthcare shortage, (the prime minister) wants to tax away our doctors,’ says Poilievre.

Provinces to get additional $11.6 billion from tax change.

Canadian Medical Association decries lack of exemption for physicians.

A transition quarterback is primarily an intermediary and an overseer—sort of a “white hat” for the sale project—who ensures that everyone on the team is working together, getting along, and moving in the same direction: towards a satisfactory sale of your business. Without an effective leader, the transition team experience can go wrong in a whole bunch of ways.

Most of the things you do as an entrepreneur are new or things you've never tackled before. Learning, staying humble, and being continuously out of your comfort zone keep you on your toes. It gives you that adrenaline rush that feels invigorating.

You're done with residency? Excellent. Now you have to think about maximizing that (hopefully) higher income.