Becker's Healthcare December 16, 2024
Mackenzie Bean

Sixty-six percent of male physicians reported a family net worth of at least $1 million last year, compared to just 52% of female physicians, according to Medscape’s Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report.

The report, based on survey responses from 7,000 U.S. physicians practicing across more than 29 specialties, offers a glimpse into wealth disparities between male and female physicians. Responses were collected between Oct. 2, 2023, and Jan. 16, 2024.

Below is a breakdown of household net worth reported by male and female physicians. The figures illustrate a noticeable wealth gap, particularly at higher net worth levels. Male physicians were more likely to report a household net worth of $2 million or more, while female physicians...

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