Hey Everyone,
Let’s be honest—resident salaries rarely match the actual cost of living, especially if you are juggling student loans or trying to plan for your financial future. Taking on extra clinical shifts (moonlighting) is the ultimate way to boost your income and build clinical confidence, but navigating the administrative hurdles can be tricky.
To help you maximize your earning potential safely, we’ve launched our dedicated Moonlighting Strategy Circles on SkaDoc!
Whether you are looking to pick up shifts within your own program or explore the external market, our community is here to help you coordinate the logistics:
Internal vs. External Shifts: Compare local hourly rates and workloads for internal night floats versus external urgent care or telemedicine gigs.
The Permission Protocol: Share strategies on securing formal Program Director approval without triggering any compliance issues.
ACGME & Liability Safety: Get peer tips on tracking your 80-hour work week accurately and verifying that your malpractice and tail coverage are fully set up.
The Unlisted Market: Tap into trusted peer networks to take over lucrative shift pools passed down by graduating senior residents.
Ready to supplement your income without compromising your residency status? Go to your profile settings, join the Moonlighting discussion groups, and connect with peers who have already figured out the system!
To your success,
The SkaDoc Team
