Comparison of Army/Air Force and Private-Sector Physicians' Total Compensation, by Medical Specialty (Supplement to Health Professions' Retention- Accession Incentives Study).

摘要

The appropriate level of compensation for individuals serving in the military is continually being monitored. This issue is particularly important for Military Health System (MHS) physicians because they are costly to access and train, and they have skills that are readily transferable to the private sector. If compensation is perceived to be too low for the demands and duties required, uniformed medical officers may abandon the military for a private- sector career path. Conversely, total compensation should be no higher than the amount required to attract and retain a quality force.