The doctor (data) is in
Medical students all over the country found out March 16 which hospital they’ll be heading to for residency in their respective fields. On the so-called annual “Match Day,” young almost-doctors discover which hospital they “match” with and start preparing for yet another step in their medical training.
Depending on their specialty, these doctors will face different employment and salary prospects — not to mention potential varying degrees of stress. Here’s a list of six great jobs that might be options for medical students, based on U.S. News’ 25 Best Health Care Jobs list.
Pediatrician
Median Salary: $168,990
Unemployment Rate: 0.5 percent
Number of Projected Jobs: 5,300 new positions by 2026
Stress Level: Above average
U.S. News Best Health Care Job Rank: 5
See more details about pediatricians.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.5 percent
Number of Projected Jobs: 3,900 new positions by 2026
Stress Level: Above average
U.S. News Best Health Care Job Rank: 6 (tie)
See more details about obstetricians and gynecologists.
Physician
Median Salary: $196,380
Unemployment Rate: 0.5 percent
Number of Projected Jobs: 8,400 new positions by 2026
Stress Level: High
U.S. News Best Health Care Job Rank: 6 (tie)
See more details about physicians.
Anesthesiologist
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.5 percent
Number of Projected Jobs: 5,900 new positions by 2026
Stress Level: High
U.S. News Best Health Care Job Rank: 11 (tie)
See more details about anesthesiologists.
Surgeon
Median Salary: $187,200
Unemployment Rate: 5 percent
Number of Projected Jobs: 7,600 new positions by 2026
Stress Level: High
U.S. News Best Health Care Job Rank: 11 (tie)
See more details about surgeons.
Psychiatrist
Median Salary: $194,740
Unemployment Rate: 1.8 percent
Number of Projected Jobs: 3,600 new positions by 2026
Stress Level: High
U.S. News Best Health Care Job Rank: 13
See more details about psychiatrists.
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