Employment Opportunities

Many physicians are self-employed, although an increasing number have salaried positions
with health care organizations and institutional positions in areas such as military
services, public health services, academia and industry.
Salaries of first-, second- and third-year MCG residents as of July 1, 2012:
- First year - $46,179
- Second year - $47,573
- Third year - $49,175
- Fourth Year - $51,027
- Fifth Year $52,999
- Sixth Year - $55,231
- Seventh Year - $57,326
- Eighth Year - $60,731
The average income of practicing physicians who have completed a residency program
is around $150,000. For physicians employed by institutions such as academia, salaries
are somewhat lower.