- While 65% of surveyed gastroenterologists feel that US physicians are generally underpaid, only 56% believe their own pay aligns with job expectations, indicating a more moderate view on personal compensation.
- Healthcare consultant Elizabeth Woodcock suggests this temperate response reflects a sense of gratitude and personal narrative among gastroenterologists, who feel fortunate to work and be compensated for patient care.
- This sentiment reveals how personal experiences and attitudes toward their profession influence gastroenterologists’ views on their compensation.
Gastroenterologists’ perceptions of their compensation are influenced by a sense of professional gratitude, leading to a more tempered view compared to their general opinion on physician pay.