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From how satisfied residents are with their pay to what incentives they can look forward to, Today's Magazine provides a complete compensation overview for those entering graduate medical training. Find out if a straight salary or one based on productivity incentives is best - or is it a combination of the two? Wondering how productivity-based compensation models work or how can you can determine if your compensation is fair? Check out all of Today's Physician articles on compensation.
Sign-on incentives: What’s right for you?
RECRUITERS HAVE a wide range of incentives to get physicians’ attention, from sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance to student loan forgiveness. In part, that’s...
A look at the highest and lowest regions for physician pay
HOW BIG OF A ROLE does geography play in physician compensation? According to data from two 2017 surveys, location continues to be a major influence...
Can’t wait to start spending?
HAVE YOU DREAMED about how much money you'll make once you're finished training and all the things you'll finally be able to afford? If...
How satisfied are physicians with their pay?
Are doctors happy with what they earn? Data from two physician surveys paint somewhat different pictures, but the upshot is that many report being...
Is a resident stipend right for you?
AS YOU LOOK AHEAD to your first job, you've probably noticed that some organizations offer "resident stipends." The details around resident stipends vary, but...
The money talk
WHEN IS IT OK to talk about money during a job search? While there are different schools of thought, many people agree that it's OK...
Compensation overview: Primary care vs. specialists
THE NEWS ABOUT physician compensation is largely good. According to 2017 survey results from Medscape, physician pay has increased steadily over the last seven years,...
How does geography affect physician compensation?
Published in the June/July issue of Today's Physician
AS THE 2019 SURVEYS on physician compensation are released, the news is mixed. One large survey indicates that...
Negotiating compensation
YOU'RE DEEP in the job search, and you've already received preliminary offers from two groups. The problem is that your top choice is offering...