Agenda
What we’ll cover
What Dr. Kim covers in the talk and the member Q&A:
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His path from full reliance on clinical income to building passive income streams that let him drop shifts and take control of his schedule
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Why income isn’t wealth, and why a single paycheck is less secure than it feels
03
The Earn. Optimize. Own framework, starting with the two numbers every physician should know.
04
Options beyond the clinic: passive and active real estate, practice equity, telehealth and locums, expert witness and consulting.
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Lessons from his own mistakes: judging track records, matching investment timeliness to your needs, and not underestimating risk.
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Member Q&A on cutting clinical time safely, avoiding burnout, academic medicine, and handling investment losses.
More options, less dependence on clinical income
This isn’t just about getting rich: it’s about reducing burnout risk, protecting against disability or an unpredictable healthcare system, and buying back time and autonomy.
Dr. Peter Kim, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of Passive Income MD, shares his personal journey and strategies for building passive income as a physician, followed by open Q&A with Sermo members.
Takeaways
What you’ll take away
An honest picture of “passive” income
See the time and effort it actually takes, so you can choose strategies that fit your life, not just a pitch deck.
3–5 ideas for the next 12 months
Leave with concrete non-clinical income ideas you can pursue this year, and where to start looking for each.
Your own definition of financial freedom
Early retirement, a disability safety net, fewer clinical shifts, or staying engaged after retirement, rather than a generic wealth target.
Video disclaimer: This webinar is for educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Views expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of Sermo.
Finance and investing for physicians
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