Why Most Doctors Stay Underpaid (& How to Break Free)

Many doctors assume that accumulating more qualifications will result in higher earnings—but that’s not always the case. In this episode, we dive into why some highly qualified doctors remain underpaid and how you can change that. Learn how to package your expertise, identify high-value problems, and position yourself as an expert worth investing in.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• The misconception that more degrees automatically lead to higher pay


• Why positioning and problem-solving matter more than qualifications


• How to shift from an employee mindset to a high-value expert who can negotiate better pay

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ABOUT THE HOST

Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.

Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.

Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.

She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!