Question about physician salaries

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DoctorWannaBe

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I have looked at salary data for physicians and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if that is before expenses (malpractice, etc.). What is the average starting salary for a doctor straight out of residency? For example, I've seen that pediatrics and OB/GYN make around $126,000 and $200,000 respectively, and I'm wondering how long does it take to get to this salary. Thanks!
 
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These numbers sound kinda low compared to what graduating residents I know are claiming they will make in their first year out. So I wonder if these stats are old or something?