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This 29-year-old is training to be a flight surgeon and has nearly $1.2 million invested

After completing a medical residency in Anchorage, Alaska, Eric Chan will begin a three-year service committment in the Air Force.

This 29-year-old is training to be a flight surgeon and has nearly $1.2 million invested

TL;DR

  • Eric Chan is a 29-year-old family medicine doctor with a passion for both medicine and aviation.
  • He will soon train to be a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force after finishing his residency.
  • Chan's interest in aviation began with a childhood fascination with airplanes, including a Boeing 747.
  • He obtained a private pilot's license before medical school.
  • As a flight surgeon, he will care for pilots and aircrew within the Air Force.
  • Chan participated in the Air Force's Financial Assistance Program, requiring a three-year service commitment.
  • His combined income from Air Force stipend and resident salary is significant, and he is a consistent saver.
  • He has accumulated approximately $1.2 million in savings and investments.
  • Chan completed his residency in Anchorage, Alaska, and will undergo further training in Alabama, Ohio, and Washington before being stationed in South Korea.
  • He plans to prioritize saving and investing to achieve financial independence and potentially work part-time in the future.