Ten Days to Explore Retirement

Nothing “To Do” in Retirement for 10 Days   I have ten whole days coming up to myself. No commitments. Nothing “to do.” Retirement involves doing less, but what about big chunks of time you never had working 80-hour weeks? […]

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Should I Finish This Course of Antibiotics?

Should I Finish This Course of Antibiotics?

Should I Finish This Course of Antibiotics?   You still occasionally see a meme describing the need to finish the course of antibiotics your doctor prescribes, or you will cause antimicrobial resistance. The opposite is true. Since 30% of outpatient […]

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Blog ideas in 2025

2025 FiPhysician Blogs

Blog Topics for 2025   Instead of making New Year’s resolutions in 2025 (which I don’t do, so I don’t know if I will succeed), I will write a list of 10 blog topics for 2025 and my thoughts about […]

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ETFs for FIRE

ETFs for the FIRE Movement

New ETFs Constructed for the FIRE Movement   If you have 20 years until retirement, sure, VTI and chill. But as you get closer to your fire goals, what about a more permanent portfolio style (also known as risk parity)? […]

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Trend Following and Optimal Asset Allocation

Managed Futures in Asset Allocation

Managed Futures in Asset Allocation Depends on Stock/bond Correlations   I’ve been exploring adding trend following (managed futures) to my asset allocation. With higher interest rates, the correlation of stocks and bonds becomes less negative. During periods of low correlation […]

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retiring physician checklist

Retiring Physician Checklist – Check the Boxes!

Retiring Physician Checklist Physicians love to make lists and check off stuff. ABG, check. CXR, check. Notes and basic hygiene… later. What about retirement? What items do you need to check off in your retiring physician checklist? Retirement planning starts […]

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Bring Good Things to Life

ID doctors, I don’t forgive you

Ten Reasons ID Physicians Should Quit   I quit ID in 2022, and it wasn’t covid that made the decision. I didn’t want to tie myself to the mast of a sinking ship. Once financially independent, you work because you […]

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