Most physicians, dentists and veterinarians graduate with significant student loan debt. Some choose to pay off this debt early, while others use their money in...
Michael Jerkins, MD MEd
President & Co-Founder
Michael is the President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial and is also a practicing physician in Little Rock, AR. After earning his BBA in Economics he deferred his medical school acceptance to teach middle school science in the Phoenix, AZ area while also earning his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. He then completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center before finishing his residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. With a faculty position and board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Michael is able to treat patients of all ages and teach medical trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Federal student loan payments have now been paused for over two years. This lack of payment obligation has caused borrowers to use different strategies when...
Most doctors, whether physicians, dentists or veterinarians, graduate with significant educational debt. According to the Education Data Initiative, on average, physicians graduate with about $241,600...
The average annual salary for all physicians is $339,000, according to an April 2022 report from Medscape. Idaho is the highest paid state in the...
The Education Department on January 10, 2023, shared the details of the Biden Administration’s proposed reforms to the income-driven repayment program (IDR). During the initial...
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Since our establishment, we have been dedicated to not only providing excellent products and services built for the needs of doctors, but also sharing financial...
If you are a veterinarian considering buying an existing practice, expanding your current practice, or starting up a new practice, you may need financing to...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for dentists was $160,370 as of May 2021. Delaware is the highest paid...
As a dental practice owner, deciding to incorporate new technology and equipment is a step toward improving efficiency and quality of care for your patients. ...