What does a doctor earn in SA?

Interns earn R45–65k/month. Specialists in private practice can exceed R250 000/month.

Is being a doctor worth it?

Financially rewarding long-term but requires 8–13+ years of training.

6 years MBChB + 2 years internship + 1 year community service = 9 years minimum.

Private practice and specialisation pay significantly more than public service.

Surgery, anaesthesiology, radiology and cardiology lead earnings.

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