Do doctors just want money?

Conclusion. The accusation that doctors are motivated solely by money is demonstrably untrue. Most doctors are committed to doing what is in the best interests of the patient regardless of the effect on their income.

What percentage of doctors regret?

In a survey of 3,571 resident physicians, career choice regret was reported by 502 or 14.1\% of the respondents, according to a study published on Tuesday in JAMA. However, there were wide ranges of prevalence by clinical specialty.

Can you become a millionaire by being a doctor?

Fifty-six percent of professional self-made millionaires in my study were doctors. Surgeons and scientists earned the most money and were the wealthiest, according to my data. Next up were lawyers, then engineers, then financial planners. One CPA made the list.

Are doctors motivated by money?

The accusation that doctors are motivated solely by money is demonstrably untrue. Most doctors are committed to doing what is in the best interests of the patient regardless of the effect on their income.

Is medicine a good way to get rich?

People who go into medicine because they want to help people, not because they want to have a multimillion-dollar house, membership in a posh country club, and drive a Porsche. Medicine is not a good way to get rich.

Is medicine a calling or a job?

In a recent post, Dr. Crislip describes medicine as “a calling” and explains that he is motivated by compassion. His criticisms of alternative medicine are clearly not based on any fear that CAM will cut into his bottom line, but by the distress he feels when a patient dies unnecessarily, as in the example he gives.

Why is financial independence important for doctors?

Some call it “financial independence,” but when you have meaningful wealth, you lessen the financial imperative to practice medicine and give yourself the freedom to focus on the things that drove you to become a healer in the first place. Those physicians who are focused on the paycheck are often financially strapped despite their high incomes.