Another pertinent reason to choose a career in Medicine is the job stability you will enjoy after graduation. This reason is even more important in countries where the recession and pandemics is still a problem and where young people struggle to find a job.

We also need to mention the high salaries of healthcare professionals. While this shouldn’t be the only reason why you choose to study Medicine, it is impossible to ignore it. The reason why medical staff enjoys high salaries, or at least higher than average, is the importance of their job and the high demand for qualified professionals.

Salaries are much higher in well-developed countries, and you shouldn’t be surprised if you’re actually underpaid in a country with an unstable or slowly developing economy. With that in mind, here are the average salaries for some healthcare professions in the US, according to PayScale:

• Registered Nurse (RN) – 63,300 USD/year
• Dentist – 130,800 USD/year
• Pediatrician – 149,300 USD/year
• Family doctor/physician – 184,100 USD/year
• Neurologist – 209,300 USD/year
• Oncologist – 259,000 USD/year

While these salaries are very high, keep in mind that we’re talking about working in the US, one of the world’s economic superpowers. You should realise that your salary will grow in time, as you gain more experience and stand out among other doctors.

One common theme among medical professionals is the fact that although they receive a lot of money, it does not always compensate for the stress, sleepless nights, overwhelming night shifts, and not being able to spend more time with family and friends.