Medscape surveyed 19,200 physicians in more than 26 specialties. Of that total, 4,162 respondents were under 40 years old, qualifying as ‘young physicians.’
The top five highest-paying specialties include:
1. Orthopedics — $329,000
2. Dermatology — $312,000
3. Anesthesiology — $309,000
4. Cardiology — $307,000
5. Gastroenterology — $294,000
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