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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Author: Kristan Lester

Physician Finance: Retirement – The Advantages of Tax-Advantaged Retirement Accounts

This module identifies the difference between marginal and effective tax rates, the tax advantages of using tax-advantaged retirement accounts, and the tax-advantaged retirement accounts that are best during low-income years and which are best during higher-income years.

Mar 15, 2024

Physician Finance: Disability Insurance

What if something prevents you from working as a doctor? The financial investment you’ve made, the years spent training, all the energy you have invested to get to this point could all be wiped away by an unpredictable illness or event that leaves you disabled. Through disability insurance, you can protect the investment you have […]

Jan 31, 2024

Metabolism Integration

This project demonstrates the integration of metabolism in the human body. Insulin, glucagon, and epinephrine regulate carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipid metabolisms. Homeostasis is dependent on the interaction of these systems. This module is designed to allow the students to explore the metabolism after feeding through starvation at the level of the whole body, the […]

Dec 6, 2023

Physician Finance: Careers in Medicine

The unique skill set and knowledge base acquired in medical schools provide various career options for medical professionals. As a medical professional, you can tailor your career to fit your personality, skills, and goals. Additionally, the ongoing advancements in technology and medical research provide exciting opportunities for those in the medical field to learn and […]

Nov 21, 2023

Sensorimotor Examination of a Neurologically Involved Patient

The sensorimotor portion of a neurologic examination can provide valuable information about your patient, what is affecting how they move, and their ability to perform all of their activities of daily living (ADLs). This information helps guide which special tests you choose to perform in your examination and your selection of interventions. 

Sep 20, 2023

Physician Finance: Retirement Part 1

This e-module identifies the barriers to physician’s retirement, factors that impact how much money to save for retirement, and the factors that impact the ability to save enough for retirement.

Aug 28, 2023