Men who are doctors earn about $12,000 more per year than women doctors, according to a US study published on Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The differences persisted even after adjusting for factors like specialty, academic rank and work hours, said researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School.
“The gender pay disparity we found in this highly talented and select group of physicians was sobering,” said lead study author Reshma Jagsi, associate professor of radiation oncology.
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Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Male doctors earn more than women: U.S. study
Men who are doctors earn about $12,000 more per year than women doctors, according to a US study published on Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The differences persisted even after adjusting for factors like specialty, academic rank and work hours, said researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School.
“The gender pay disparity we found in this highly talented and select group of physicians was sobering,” said lead study author Reshma Jagsi, associate professor of radiation oncology.
See full Article.
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