Financial Literacy Series

The Financial Literacy Lecture Series is a year-long, five-part series during the 2021–2022 academic year. Each session covers a key financial topic. Sessions will be recorded and posted with an accompanying financial primer for a durable record of the content. Live sessions are interactive and allow for trainees to learn the basics of financial literacy and help set themselves up for a healthy financial future.

Disclaimer: This lecture series and associated primers and the ideas presented here are not endorsed by nor recommended by the American College of Surgeons, its staff, or leadership. No financial gain was incurred in the production of this document.

Webinars in the Series

Contract Negotiation for Surgeons

Presented by Rebecca H. Napier, MBA, SHRM-SCP

During this webinar, attendees learn the basics of contract negotiation, including strategies and tips for creating the most beneficial and tailored contract.

Webinar | Primer

Disability and Life Insurance

Presented by Billy Gwaltney, ChFC, CLU, REBC

Viewers are guided through the ins and outs of disability and life insurance by a veteran insurance broker specializing in medical policies. The webinar includes a basic overview of disability/life insurance and the tools residents and associate fellows need to explore their own options.

Webinar

Loan Repayment

Presented by Justin Willmott

Learn the basics of contract negotiation, including strategies and tips for creating the most beneficial and tailored contract.

Webinar | Primer

Retirement Planning/Investing

Presented by Nick Coyne

Lost in the number salad of 401Ks and 403bs? Come learn the basic terminology and facets of investing as we take participants on a step-by-step walk-through of what investing means, the goals and objectives of investing, and how to get started.

Webinar | Primer

Topics

Retirement planning/investing
Contract negotiation
Loan repayment
Insurance policies
Family financial planning

Learning Objectives

Provide surgical trainees with a basic understanding of financial terminology
Help trainees navigate various financial topics that arise during surgical training
To assist trainees with developing financial habits that set them up for a healthy financial future

The RAS-ACS Education Committee is the sponsoring committee of this series.