Jim Dahle is an emergency medicine doctor in Utah — but you probably know him as the founder of The White Coast Investor, a trusted destination for personal finance guidance for physicians. Jim provides clear, actionable advice about dealing with debt, building wealth, and other aspects of money management. Since launching his blog in 2011, Jim has expanded the White Coat Investor brand to include books, a podcast, conferences and online communities — all centered around the financial lives of doctors.  

In this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Jim about starting the White Coat Investor, protecting doctors from scammers, the three types of physician investors, choosing the right specialty, and more. Throughout the conversation, Jim shares tips and common money mistakes, geared toward early-career doctors.

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In this episode, Graham and Jim discuss:

04:14 Early Career Income and Debt Struggles

08:19 Navigating Student Loans

13:37 Common Financial Difficulties

16:43 Success Starts with Goals

22:55 The Power of Communities

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