New Intern Money Series: Private Student Loans & Debt (Part 2)

In part two of this eight-episode post-Match series, we’re talking about private student loans. Unlike federal loans, private loans don’t come with the same protections or forgiveness programs, which means the strategy during residency looks very different.

The key takeaway: during residency, your goal isn’t to crush the debt immediately. It’s to manage cash flow, understand your loan terms, and position yourself to handle the debt effectively once attending income arrives.