Navigating Student Loans: How To Optimize Repayment and Forgiveness Programs – Part 3 of the Financial Planning Series
This educational activity is provided for informational purposes only and does not offer CME credit.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
12 – 1 p.m. ET
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $75
Registration required.
Program description:
This session will help physicians navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs and repayment strategies.
Objectives:
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe how federal student loan programs apply specifically to physicians, including the SAVE plan, PAYE/IBR, and PSLF/TEPSLF options.
- Evaluate repayment and forgiveness strategies tailored to each stage of a medical career—from residency and fellowship through practice ownership or employment.
- Recognize opportunities for Indiana-based loan repayment and forgiveness programs, including state-specific initiatives and employer-sponsored student loan contributions.
- Summarize Thrive’s Student Loan Advisory services for personalized, one-on-one analysis to ensure each physician’s loan strategy aligns with their career goals and financial priorities.
Speaker:
Aaron Longino
Lead Student Loan Advisor, Thrive Financial
About the speaker:
Aaron Longino is the Lead Student Loan Advisor at Thrive, where he combines deep technical expertise with genuine care for helping people take control of their financial futures. He’s guided thousands of borrowers through complex repayment and forgiveness programs, bringing clarity and confidence to a process that often feels overwhelming.
Speaker:
Beth Krasnow, Esq.
Founder, Attorney, Financial Advisor, Thrive Financial
About our speaker:
Beth Krasnow is the Founder of Thrive Student Loan Advisors and a financial advisor and attorney with a lifelong passion for helping people achieve true financial wellness. She built Thrive to simplify the world of student loans and empower both borrowers and employers to make confident, informed decisions about repayment, forgiveness, and long-term financial planning.
If you have questions, contact ISMA Continuing Medical Education staff at 800-257-4762 or seminars@ismanet.org.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct. 30, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. ET