Medical School Loan Management Information

Facts
  • A current graduate of the 2002 class owes an average of $105,000
  • Over 81% of the medical students are in debt
Options
  • Consolidaton of loan debt
  • Obtaining deferment and forebearance lineancy
How To Get Help!
  • AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges offers an assortment of services and publications to help residents manage their debt (DEBTHELP)

      A) MONEYMATTERS - A LISTSERV DEDICATED TO LOAN ISSUES
      Residents can subscribe at the AAMC Website

      B) YOU WANT TO DO WHAT? - A PUBLICATION CONTAINING EXTENSIVE LOAN CONSOLIDATION INFORMATION
      Available at the AAMC Website or by calling 202-828-0416

      C) THE LAYMAN'S GUIDE -A PUBLICATION CONTAINING 8 SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO MANAGE STUDENT LOANS. Available at the AAMC Website or by calling 202-828-0416

      D) THE DAILY DEBT - AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH VALUABLE UPDATES AND CURRENT INFORMATON REGARDING MEDICAL STUDENT LOANS
      PDF File Available Online       or
      Call 202-828-0545 or available by e-mail dstreater@aamc.org

      E) ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DEFERMENT FAQ
      Available at the AAMC Website

      F) MEDLOANS - AN EXCEL-BASE PROGRAM TO MANAGE A LOAN PORTFOLIO
      Available by caling 800-858-5050

      G) MEDICAL SCHOOL DEBTFACT CARD - A VERY HELPFUL POCKETSIZE CARD CONTAINING MEDICAL SCHOOL DEBT INFORMATION
      Available by calling 202-828-0545