Kristin Burton, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, CPAAPA
The Millionaires in Medicine Show
Millionaires in Medicine is the personal finance and investing podcast for physician assistants/associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and pharmacists (PharmDs) who want to build wealth without burnout or finance-bro fluff. Hosted by Kristin Burton, a critical care & cardiology PA who became a self-made millionaire at 31, each episode covers student loan strategy, salary negotiation and career moves, investing for financial independence, and simple money systems that work for real clinician schedules so your income turns into options, time, and freedom.
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Episodes
Earn $300K working 2.5 days per week 07.07.2026 37:54
The PA Millionaire Path is officially out! If you’ve ever felt like you’re earning a great income but still barely keeping up, this book is your roadmap for turning PA income into real wealth. 👉 Buy it here: https://www.millionairesinmedicine.com/pabook Aesthetic medicine is one of the most common side hustles clinicians ask about — but the logistics can feel overwhelming fast. How do you get tra...
Investment Fees Are Quietly Costing Clinicians Millions: Expense Ratios, AUM Fees & Fee Drag 30.06.2026 16:36
The PA Millionaire Path is officially out. If you’ve ever felt like you’re earning a great income but still barely keeping up, this book is your roadmap for turning PA income into real wealth. 👉 Buy it here: https://www.millionairesinmedicine.com/pabook Two medical professionals can earn the same salary, invest the same amount, start at the same age… and still end up with a million-dollar differe...
Why Most Couples Get Money Conflicts Wrong — And How to Fix It 23.06.2026 36:46
Buy Kristin’s book on Amazon The PA Millionaire Path is here! If you’ve ever felt like you’re earning a great income but still barely keeping up, this book is your roadmap for turning PA income into real wealth. 👉 Buy it here: https://www.millionairesinmedicine.com/pabook Money fights usually aren’t just about the spreadsheet. In this episode, Kristin sits down with Dr. Jenny Olson, Assistant Pro...
RAP Plan Explained: The New Income-Driven Repayment Plan Starting July 1, 2026 16.06.2026 15:47
The RAP plan (Repayment Assistance Plan) goes live July 1, 2026 — and if you have federal student loans, you need to know what this changes. In this episode, Kristin sits down with Kaitlin Hile (PharmD, BCCP) to break down what RAP is, how it works, and how to know whether it’s actually the right income-driven repayment plan for your situation (especially if you’ve been on SAVE or were planning to...
W2 vs 1099 for PAs: The Real Pros/Cons + What No One Plans For 09.06.2026 34:55
A lot of surgical PAs are quietly asking the same question: Is there a way to earn more and build real flexibility… without leaving the OR? In this episode, Kristin sits down with Dan Payson, founder of All Star Surgical, to break down what it actually looks like for surgical PAs to go independent (1099), how the pay structures work, and what you need in place so the extra income doesn’t turn into...
Graduated PA School… Now What? The 3–6 Month Money Gap No One Warns You About 02.06.2026 14:23
If you’re graduating soon (or you just did) and you’re staring at your bank account wondering how you’re going to make the next few months work — this episode is for you. Kristin breaks down the “no man’s land” between graduation and your first paycheck: boards, licensure, credentialing delays, moving costs, DEA fees… and how people accidentally start their career buried in credit card debt before...
Chapter 35: Your PA Millionaire Era Begins. 27.05.2026 40:44
You make good money as a PA… so why does wealth-building still feel like it’s “for someone else”? In this special episode, Kristin celebrates the launch of The PA Millionaire Path (now live on Amazon) and breaks down why PAs have been left out of personal finance education for so long —and what it actually looks like to build real wealth as a PA with an income plan, a debt plan, and an investing p...
Why PAs Are Being Left Out of Wealth Building... And How to Change That 19.05.2026 21:37
Are PAs actually “behind” when it comes to building wealth… or are we just missing the right conversation? In this episode, Kristin breaks down why Physician Assistants are consistently left out of personal finance education — and what changes when you stop comparing yourself to physician incomes and start building your wealth plan with intention. You’ll hear the math behind PA millionaire potenti...
Highest Paying PA Specialties in 2026: What to Choose (and Avoid!) 12.05.2026 17:01
What if the “highest-paying PA job” isn’t what you think? In this episode, Kristin breaks down the best and worst PA specialties in 2026 by earnings, then layers in the two things most people ignore: cost-of-living buying power and contract structure (salary vs productivity). If you’re a practicing PA trying to maximize income, a new grad choosing offers, or a PA student wondering if the debt is w...
Overspending, Hoarding Cash, Avoiding Investing: The Real Reason Clinicians Struggle With Money 05.05.2026 17:06
You make good money… so why doesn’t it feel like it? In this episode, Kristin unpacks the psychology behind money anxiety in high-earning medical professionals—why smart PAs, NPs, PharmDs, and physicians still avoid investing, overspend from burnout, or hoard cash “just in case.” You’ll start spotting the hidden money scripts you learned early, how they’re shaping your financial decisions today, a...
Am I Behind on Retirement? A Clinician Q&A on Investing, Income, Burnout, and Next Steps 28.04.2026 26:40
What do you do after you’ve started contributing to your 401(k)… but still feel unsure if you’re actually on track? In this Q&A episode, Kristin answers real questions from PAs, NPs, and pharmacists on investing, burnout, salary growth, and what “catching up” really requires. Inside, you’ll hear: What to do next when your 401(k) is started but your plan still feels incomplete How to think abou...
From Burnout to Growth: How Clinicians Can Reinvent Their Careers in Industry 21.04.2026 36:42
Want to be first in line for The PA Millionaire Path: the first personal finance book written specifically for Physician Assistants? Join the book VIP waitlist here for launch updates, bonuses, and purchase perks: https://www.millionairesinmedicine.com/book If you’ve ever thought, “I love being a PA… but I can’t do full-time clinical forever,” this episode is for you. Kristin sits down with Emily...
Overhaul Your Money Systems: Income + Debt + Investing (Clinician Framework) 14.04.2026 51:00
Become a VIP on our book launch! Join our VIP Waitlist here: https://www.millionairesinmedicine.com/book Most clinicians try to “fix money” by making one small move at a time. It feels responsible. It also usually changes nothing. In this solo episode, Kristin walks through what it actually looks like to overhaul your money systems in a way that finally moves the needle—by connecting income, debt,...
How to Raise Money-Smart Kids: 7 Proven Strategies 07.04.2026 44:22
Want to build wealth for your kids but feel stuck between 529 plans, UTMA/UGMA, and a custodial Roth IRA? In this episode, Kristin sits down with Dee Komaromi, CPA (founder of Kids Money Academy) to break down the most common investing account options for kids—and how to choose based on what you actually want the money to do. Inside, you’ll hear: How Dee uses UTMA/UGMA as an “investing sandbox” (a...
The Retirement Mistake Medical Professionals Make 31.03.2026 22:00
Most clinicians are “investing” with no idea what number they’re actually trying to hit. In this solo episode, Kristin walks through the simplest way to calculate your financial independence number using inflation, a retirement income target, and the classic 4% rule—so you stop guessing and start building a plan that actually works. Inside, you’ll hear: What financial independence really means (it...
PA Side Hustle Paying $300+/hr with No Patients 25.03.2026 46:00
If you’re a PA who’s curious about non-clinical income (or you’ve wondered if there’s a real path out of full-time clinical work) this episode is your starting point. Kristin sits down with Susan Ferrero, a PA with 20 years of experience who built a full-time career in medical-legal consulting through expert witness work and behind-the-scenes case review for attorneys. She also sits on the board f...
PSLF Still Safe? SAVE Ending, RAP Next, and the Tax Bomb Trap 17.03.2026 32:20
If you’re on an income-driven repayment plan and you’re not 100% sure what path you’re on, you could be walking into a six-figure mistake. Kristin sits down with Kaitlin Hile (PharmD, BCCP) to answer the student loan questions clinicians keep asking—what’s happening with SAVE, how RAP works, how recertifying income changes your payment, and how people accidentally end up in taxable loan forgivenes...
PA Student Loans in 2026: SAVE Is Ending, RAP Is Next, Now What? 10.03.2026 39:38
If you’re applying to PA school (or starting soon), this episode can save you years of stress and a lot of money. Kristin and Kaitlin, together with Savanna Perry of The PA Platform, break down the biggest student loan changes impacting future PAs, including what’s happening with SAVE, what the new RAP plan means, and why your program cost + debt-to-income ratio matters more than most people reali...
Delayed Investing Can Cost You $1M: Start Now (PAs/NPs/PharmDs) 03.03.2026 13:35
If you’re a PA, NP, PharmD, or physician and you’re not investing yet (or your “investing” is just a small 401(k) percentage), this episode is the wake-up call. Kristin breaks down the real math behind delayed investing and why medical professionals are uniquely at risk of waiting. Not because you’re doing anything “wrong,” but because time is the part of investing you can’t get back. Inside, you’...
Don’t Settle in a “Saturated Market”: Job Search + Negotiation for PAs/NPs 24.02.2026 39:10
A “saturated market” doesn’t mean you have to settle. And randomly applying on job boards usually isn’t the fastest path to a great offer. In Episode 4, Kristin sits down with Brent Bargen from MyDermRecruiter to talk job search strategy, contract negotiation, and how clinicians can find better-fit roles (with better terms) in 2026. Inside, you’ll hear What the 2026 hiring market looks like and wh...
3 Investing Lies Keeping You Stuck 17.02.2026 37:27
Most medical professionals feel like they’re “doing everything right” with money—so why does it still feel like you’re behind? In Episode 1, Kristin breaks down the three investing lies that keep medical professionals stuck—and how they quietly derail long-term wealth (even when you’re doing “all the right things”). Inside, you’ll hear: The most common “I’m too busy” investing trap (and what it co...
Residential Assisted Living: How Medical Professionals Create Cash Flow 17.02.2026 48:49
Want a cash-flowing real estate strategy that actually makes sense for healthcare people? In Episode 2, Kristin sits down with Dr. Alex Schloe to unpack Residential Assisted Living (RAL)—an investing model that blends senior care impact with real estate cash flow. Inside, you’ll hear: What RAL actually is (and why it’s not the “big facility” most people imagine) The 4 ways to invest... starting fr...
The Job Offer Looked Perfect… Until It Wasn’t: Contract Mistakes Clinicians Make 17.02.2026 22:22
A job can look perfect on paper… then quietly wreck your schedule, your confidence, and your income. In Episode 3, Kristin shares the contract traps that burn medical professionals—especially PAs, NPs, PharmDs, and physicians, when they sign too fast (or ask the wrong questions). Inside, you’ll hear: The one conversation most clinicians skip before accepting an offer The hidden “scope + pay” misma...
Millionaires in Medicine: A Podcast on Student Loans, Investing, Taxes, and Wealth Building for Healthcare Professionals 08.02.2026 1:09
Welcome to The Millionaires in Medicine Show —the podcast for PAs, NPs, PharmDs and other medical professionals who want to build wealth with intention, strategy, and confidence. In this trailer episode, you’ll hear what the Millionaires in Medicine Show is all about and why financial education is essential for today’s healthcare professionals. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by student loan debt...
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