Join Dr. Yerusalem Lanier and Ethan A. Nkana on this episode of MED Nation as they discuss the gender and racial pay gaps in medicine. Ethan, the founder of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, brings expertise in financial advocacy for doctors. Ethan shares insights from his work, highlighting a $100,000 pay gap he helped rectify for six female Ob-Gyns.
They discuss the 26% gender pay gap in medicine, as well as racial disparities—white doctors earning $33,000 more than black doctors on average. Ethan stresses education and negotiation. He advises doctors to talk openly about pay, get competing offers, and not fear non-compete penalties.
Through this enlightening conversation, Dr. Lanier and Ethan empower doctors to take control of their financial futures and work towards closing the gender pay gap in medicine. Don't miss this essential episode for anyone navigating the complexities of physician compensation.
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