Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2026: Is the Rising Net Worth Tide Carrying Your Boat? Jon McKenna April 24, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/p11/medscape-physician-wealth-debt-report-2026-rising-net-worth-2026a10009up Despite their substantial paycheck, many doctors would tell you that building wealth and a secure retirement is not easy. Early in their practicing careers, investing for the future can take a back seat to paying down school debt. In a Medscape survey, physicians reported their net worth, discussed their approaches to retirement savings and investments, revealed how well their family does with money management, and expressed unease about inflation. Our report also shows physician wealth disparities by gender and race/ethnicity remain substantial, even when improvements were made.