Webinar: Your Next Chapter: Career & Financial Planning After Training

Your Next Chapter: Career & Financial Planning After Residency & Fellowship

Date: Monday, November 10

Time: 3 pm EST/2 pm CST

Learn how to set up a solid financial foundation, manage loans, secure the right insurance, and plan for both career and financial growth.

1
Setting up your financial foundation
Learn tips for creating a strong financial strategy early to lay the groundwork for financial security and less stress down the road.
2
Signing your first contract
Understand how your employment agreement can shape everything from your paycheck and benefits to your ability to manage student loans, plan for growth, and protect yourself legally.
3
Planning for long-term success
Explore strategies for building a professional and financial life that supports continued growth personally, professionally, and financially.

Webinar Speakers

Michael Jerkins, MD, MEd

President & Co-Founder

Michael is the President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial and is also a practicing physician in Little Rock, AR. After earning his BBA in Economics he deferred his medical school acceptance to teach middle school science in the Phoenix, AZ area while also earning his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. He then completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center before finishing his residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. With a faculty position and board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Michael is able to treat patients of all ages and teach medical trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Jillian Vestal, JD

Head of Panacea Legal

Jillian Vestal is a licensed attorney with a specialized focus in physician contracting. She holds an undergraduate degree in public relations from Harding University and earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Jillian’s professional journey includes significant roles in public and health sectors. She served in the office of former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and worked for the state Department of Health. Her career then pivoted towards government relations for healthcare clients and, subsequently, as a staff attorney for a health system, where she was deeply involved in compliance matters, fair market analysis, and contract review, among other responsibilities.

Real Results

Sydney Schacht, DO

Internal Medicine Physician

Panacea Legal provided a clear, thorough review of my contract line by line. For someone like me, without a legal background, the contract felt overwhelming, and the legal jargon was difficult to follow. I really appreciated their comprehensive approach—even if some parts of the contract were boilerplate or unchangeable. Panacea Legal’s attention to detail made a huge difference, and the process was informative without taking too much time. I’ll definitely reach out to Panacea Legal for future contract negotiations.