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Where the academic pay gap hits the hardest
Author(s)Austin Littrell
Fact checked by: Keith A. Reynolds
Academic medicine may offer prestige and stability, but for many specialties, it comes with a steep pay cut. Here’s where the gap hits hardest.
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Academic physicians often earn significantly less than their
Using 2025 salary data from
While academics can offer prestige, research opportunities and better work-life balance, some specialties see a pay cut of over $100,000. Others experience virtually no difference.
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