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How much will a non procedural/non surgical specialist earn annually as a SC. Like those pathology, Emergency medicine, public health, respiratory medicine in public hospital.

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How much will a non procedural/non surgical specialist earn annually as a SC. Like those pathology, Emergency medicine, public health, respiratory medicine in public hospital.

450k
Surgeons is 550k

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450k
Surgeons is 550k

Fm con is 350k
So all huat kuehs

As long as u a doctor, u sure huat.

Non surgical can hit 450k so high ?

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450k
Surgeons is 550k

I am close to a family friend who is a non procedural SC. He makes 550k TC but he is quite senior. Is there additional pay for years of seniority or other roles within the hospital? He even hit 580k one year so i’m curious what components can cause that

I also know that some SC surgeons make more than 600 so i’m curious how that happens. Is that with private patients and internal locum?

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yea exactly. A lot of people just dont realise how all the components add up or their info is out of date. As a rads AC I am making a similar TC of around 290k but could make more with internal locums

You just crushed the hearts of all FM doctors. Their ceiling is 280-300k (unless clear fcfp). You start off at 290k

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You just crushed the hearts of all FM doctors. Their ceiling is 280-300k (unless clear fcfp). You start off at 290k

tbh if they clear fcfp or go private they can make more than 300k so to each their own. I can’t go private so easily The work they do is extremely important too and I don’t think it’s fair or logical to compare

In general, SC for surgical between 400-500k in public hospital while non-procedural SC is 300-400k in public hospital ?

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In general, SC for surgical between 400-500k in public hospital while non-procedural SC is 300-400k in public hospital ?

I think it’s slightly higher. Id say 500-600k for SC procedural and surgical vs 400-500k for non procedural. I know income can be higher based on years as an SC, additional administrative positions, research contributions, additional roles, private patients

The range u stated is most likely for fresh SC. My seniors who are Cs are earning in the 350-400k range but procedural but not surgical

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Only a very small percentage of people in these industries make it to these roles. Also these jobs are extremely volatile.

As a doctor, your income is guranteed. Even as an AC I average a comp of around 300k and can look to 400k as a full C. I also have a fulfilling job and can eventually go to private if I really want the big bucks. Yes the work is hard but work is also hard in other sectors

What's so hard about being a trader compared to a surgeon? As a trader if you make a mistake you can always cover back. As a surgeon if you make a mistake you're toast. Coz your patients will die. I've seen traders who blatantly disregard rules, make tonnes of money in the millions, get caught and let go with a slap to the wrist and a stern warning of not to do it again. Try the same thing as a surgeon. Lol