Radiology Business September 18, 2024
Marty Stempniak

About 90% of residents in radiology and other specialties believe they are underpaid for their work, according to new survey data from Medscape.

The finding comes despite a 27% increase in average resident pay over the last nine years and 4% year-over-year growth, up to $70,000. Unionization and collective bargaining have helped play a “crucial role” in driving up resident pay. But most still believe their compensation doesn’t correspond with the long hours and stress.

“It’s a disgrace,” a fourth-year plastic surgery resident told Medscape.

“There is no need to provide slave labor in order to learn a trade,” said a third-year resident in psychiatry.

“I am barely surviving. It’s difficult to support a family with kids...

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