General Comments

As shown below, the old saying "money can't buy you happiness" appears to be true.  Some of the highest paying physician specialties (GI, ENT, Ophthalmology, etc.) have been surveyed as having some of the worst job satisfaction ratings.  Keep this in mind if you find yourself overly focused on the financial aspects of medical specialties.

From:  Leigh. Arch Intern Med, Vol 162, July 22, 2002, p 1580-1.