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Periphery Doctors Earn 33% More Than Central Israel Colleagues, Report Finds
A Ministry of Finance report shows specialist doctors in Israel's periphery earn 33% more than those in central areas, largely due to more on-call shifts. The report also details salary averages, demographic challenges like an aging workforce, and significant pay gaps based on specialty, gender, and location.
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What happened
- 01Periphery doctors earn 33% more than central Israel doctors due to more on-call shifts.
- 0224% of specialist doctors are nearing retirement age, with higher rates in pediatric surgery.
- 03Average monthly salaries for specialists in hospitals and clinics are NIS 45,290 and NIS 56,075 respectively.
- 04Women in healthcare earn significantly less than men, with a 40% gap in community settings.
- 05The Ministry of Finance calls for investment in mental health and areas with shortages.
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