Medscape Medical School Debt-Management Report 2026: More Than a Monthly Payment Tony Stasiek

https://www.medscape.com/p11/medscape-medical-school-debt-management-report-2026-more-2026a10010vs Debt from medical school loans can be a bear. Not only can it be large, but it also can be a moving target, thanks to ever-shifting loan regulations as well as inevitable changes in aspiring and practicing physicians' career trajectories. "The payment plan you pick now may not be the best plan for you in 5 years," says Betsy Mayotte, founder and president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Medscape surveyed 125 medical school students, 125 medical residents, and 250 physicians to understand their strategies for managing med school debt at each stage, how they evolve, and what challenges borrowers face along the way.