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Medical school debt and refinancing: How borrowers are managing student loans
By Stacker at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 7 min read
For health care professionals at all levels, from medical students to attending physicians, student loan debt is as pervasive as the common cold. Unfortunately, it takes a lot longer to go away. Severe student loan debt can affect borrowers’ financial health for years or even decades.
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Key takeaway Key Findings More than 61% of respondents carry student loan debt of more than $100,000, showing that high debt burdens persist even as professionals advance in their careers.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? For health care professionals at all levels, from medical students to attending physicians, student loan debt is as pervasive as the common cold. Unfortunately, it takes a lot longer to go away. Severe student loan debt can affect borrowers’ financial health for years or even decades.
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