In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour and Dr. Stacey Bartell to discuss the critical topic of physician compensation. They explore the importance of understanding your worth, the persistent gender wage gap, and the role of the AAFP Career Benchmark Dashboard in promoting transparency and equity. The guests share personal stories emphasizing the need for fair compensation, career flexibility, and advocating for better working conditions to attract more medical students to family medicine. This episode provides valuable insights and resources for family physicians at all career stages.

Topics By Timestamp

00:11 Meet the Experts: Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour and Dr. Stacey Bartell

01:04 Choosing Family Medicine: Personal Stories

01:59 Understanding Physician Compensation

02:37 Gender Wage Gap in Family Medicine

05:25 The Importance of Pay Transparency

06:58 AAFP Career Benchmark Dashboard

08:49 Personal Stories: Knowing Your Value

15:36 Attracting Medical Students to Family Medicine

19:27 Encouraging Survey Participation

21:20 Conclusion and Resources

Additional Resources

Family Medicine Compensation and Career Satisfaction Benchmark Dashboard | AAFP

AAFP 2025 Career Benchmark Dashboard Survey

Managing Your Career | AAFP

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