Why Female Doctors Make Less

    Female physicians earn about $12,000 less annually than their male counterparts, according to a new study that took into account common wage-gap causes — like amount of work hours and areas of specialty. Researchers speculate that this particular gap exists because women, when choosing a new job, are more likely to accept a lower-paying position if it means better job location and community.

    Jessica Testa
    by Jessica Testa

    BuzzFeed News Reporter

    Why Female Doctors Make Less

    chicagotribune.com

    Female physicians earn about $12,000 less annually than their male counterparts, according to a new study that took into account common wage-gap causes — like amount of work hours and areas of specialty. Researchers speculate that this particular gap exists because women, when choosing a new job, are more likely to accept a lower-paying position if it means better job location and community.