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ObGyn salaries continue gradual improvement

OBG Management. 2015 July;27(7):34–37
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Female ObGyns continue to make less than their male counterparts, although the gap is narrower for those who are in private practice versus employed

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  • Which practice settings pay better?
  • Would you select a career in ObGyn again?
  • Comparing time spent with patients


What is most rewarding?

When given several choices to select as the most rewarding aspect of their jobs, more female ObGyns (47%) than males (41%) reported that their physician-patient relationships are the major source of satisfaction. More men (10%) than women (7%) cite that making good money at a job they like is most gratifying. Only 3% of men and 2% of women reported no reward to being an ObGyn.1

Survey methodology
Medscape reports that the recruitment period for the 2015 Physician Compensation Report was from December 30, 2014, through March 11, 2015. Data were collected via a third-party online survey collection site. The margin of error for the survey was ±0.69%.1

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