How Much Can You Make as a Vascular Surgeon?

July 3, 2025March 13, 2021 by Justin Nabity

At some point in college or med school, you probably realized that physicians in specialties earn considerably higher salaries than physicians that focus on primary care.

According to 2022 data from Medscape, the average primary care physician in the United States earns approximately $260k per year. At the same time, specialists earn an average of $368K per year.

Among specialists, surgeons fare even better. Plastic surgeons earn an average of $576K per year, and general surgeons make an annual salary of $402K.

But what about vascular surgeons? Where do they fall on the salary spectrum?

Here’s our breakdown on how much vascular surgeons earn, where they make the most, and what factors affect those earnings.

Physician Letter of Intent: Should You Sign It?

October 20, 2022February 22, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Letters of intent are a normal part of the contract negotiation process and are the first step toward accepting a job offer. But you must be careful not to “tie your negotiation hands” when signing an offer letter.

While the terms of employment may seem very straightforward, signing this before you fully understand the ramifications is not wise.

There are some key elements of a letter of intent that you should review.

Preferably with the help of a physician contract negotiation lawyer to ensure you don’t back yourself into a corner before the negotiation even begins.

Residency Salary Guide for New Physicians

November 3, 2023February 12, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Once Match Day and med school graduation are behind you, the idea starts to sink in:

You’re about to become a physician.

For most medical school graduates, this is an exciting time in life. It’s your first chance to work full-time in a hospital.

It’s your first real opportunity to understand what hands-on patient care is all about. And it’s finally time to start earning a paycheck.

Regardless of the school of medicine you attend, residency is a requirement for every physician.

But residents, unfortunately, do not earn the big bucks.

So how much do residents actually make? Does it matter where you do your residency? Is specialty a factor? Do you get a raise or an increase for every year you’re in training?

Whether you’re about to start medical school or are already starting to interview for residency programs, here’s our residency salary compensation guide for new physicians.

Dr. Khadija Chaudrey

January 3, 2025February 1, 2021 by Justin Nabity

When Dr. Khadija Chaudrey moved to Brooklyn from Lahore, Pakistan, she had already completed medical school, landed a residency, and secured a visa to move halfway around the world. However, as a young immigrant physician, there were challenges ahead that her medical training had not prepared her for. “When I first started my residency, I … Read more

How to Get a Medical License in Utah

July 3, 2025January 29, 2021 by Justin Nabity

In the last decade, you’ve converted your passion for helping others into one of the most respectable career paths in the world.

So far, you’ve:

Completed a pre-med undergraduate program
Survived four grueling years of medical school
Proven your skills in a two-year progressive residency program
Put your USMLE or COMLEX exams in the rearview

Now, there’s only one barrier between you and a Utah medical license:

The application.

Plus a few fees, deadlines, and documents to tie up a couple of loose ends.

A physician’s license in Utah comes with a hefty price tag — $670 on the “low end.”

However, if you follow this guide and take note of our insider tips, you could have your license to practice medicine in as little as two weeks!

Now, are you ready to start the next chapter in your life and career?

Compensation: Comparing the Top Reports of 2020

January 3, 2025December 4, 2020 by Justin Nabity

As we approach the end of the year, millions of healthcare professionals are reflecting on their financial year. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted virtually every aspect of social and economic life in the United States. Therefore, it is an especially important time to think about how best to preserve your financial health moving forward. There … Read more

10 Best States to Practice Medicine

July 3, 2025December 3, 2020 by Justin Nabity

Choosing to pursue a career in medicine was the easy part.

Deciding where you want to transplant your practice — and possibly your entire family — is a much heavier decision.

And to make matters even more complicated:

For physicians, no two states are the same.

Some states shine bright with an average physician salary of over $300,000.

Another holds the #1 slot for the best quality of life.

And a few post a concerning 51% physician burnout rate.

So, where are the best states to practice medicine? And what makes them worth picking up your entire life and crossing state borders?

High Salary Specialties: Cardiologist Salary

November 14, 2022October 16, 2020 by Justin Nabity

The heart is a very complex and essential organ in the body. As a cardiologist, your role in keeping that organ functioning properly earns you one of the highest salaries in the medical field.

Within the cardiology specialty, there is a wide range in the amount of money physicians can make. Most of this is due to experience, location, and the type of facility a cardiologist practices in.

There are some ways that a cardiologist can increase their salary outside of these constant factors. By making a few key strategic career choices, you can possibly see a dramatic increase in your earnings.

Are you a new cardiologist trying to take the necessary steps to ensure you earn as much as you can? Perhaps you are relatively experienced and would like to increase your salary but aren’t sure how.

This article will explain the key factors in how a cardiologist’s salary is determined. It will also touch on what you should do to protect your earned income and progress toward a stable financial future.

Preparing For Your Job Search After Residency

December 19, 2024October 14, 2020 by Justin Nabity

Life as a medical resident is full of ups and downs. On the positive side, you’re reaching the end of your schooling and training, and you’re almost ready to find that first full-time job as a practicing physician. On the negative side, you’re reaching the end of your schooling and training — and finding a … Read more

Physician Compensation Report 2020 (old)

October 20, 2022September 11, 2020 by Justin Nabity

Regardless of your specialty or what city you work in, most physicians are curious about how their salary stacks up against the competition. Moreover, whether you’re thinking about practicing in a new state or wondering if your signing bonus is what it should be. Know the facts to protect yourself and your earnings.

Let’s answer some questions:

Which physicians make the most money?
Moving a few states away to increase your salary?
How your specialty compares against the salaries of physicians in other areas of medicine?

We wanted to know:

How much physicians are really making
Which specialties are in the greatest demand
Which regions of the country are hiring the most
Where physicians are being offered the biggest bonuses

Spending hours pouring through hundreds of pages in pricey compensation reports is usually the only way to find this information — but we did the legwork for you.

Therefore, we have created our second annual physician compensation report to help.

In this report, we detail:

How physicians in different medical specialties and regions of the United States are being paid for their work
The gender wage gap
How much physicians are earning in bonuses and incentives
Which specialties are in the greatest demand

In addition, we’ve compiled data from nearly a dozen different sources to offer you:

The Free Physicians Thrive 2021 Physicians’ Compensation Report

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