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Old 12-29-2009, 01:24 AM  
Libertine
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Originally Posted by xenigo View Post
$70k bonus for a neurologist is nothing, dude. I wouldn't be surprised if many of them get much more depending on what their base is. You have to take into consideration how important it is for their employers to retain them. Employers are so incredibly competitive to acquire and keep the most qualified employees, and hospitals in particular want to keep the reputation of being top medical facilities.
Specialists aren't the only hospital employees, though. A large part of this money would be better spent investing in nurses and residents, who are underpaid but still bear a lot of responsibility.
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