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Periphery Doctors Earn 33% More Than Central Israel Colleagues, Report Finds

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First reported by Walla · 2 days ago

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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.

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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