"Dream - Being a doctor remains a profession that many elementary school children aspire to when asked about their dreams. Parents also hope to have a doctor as a son-in-law. However, the struggle to become a doctor is not as easy as it seems. One must go through a long period of education and practical training. However, that struggle pays off with an income that can exceed other professions. In fact, doctors' salaries in some countries can reach billions of rupiah per year. Here are five countries with the highest doctor salaries in the world."

"Additionally, international medical graduates working in priority areas, often in rural or remote locations, benefit from skill recognition, lower living costs, friendly communities, and more job opportunities. Financial incentives are available for those in remote areas through the Rural General Practice Incentive Program."

"Because many doctors, including specialists in various medical fields, will retire in the next 11 years, with 90% of neurologists needing replacements. A 2019 study cited by the Minister of Health predicted that at least two-thirds of doctors in 18 specializations will retire by 2034. The country only had three doctors per 1,000 residents in 2021."

The demand for geriatric treatment is increasing along with the rising proportion of elderly people in the population, with about 25% expected to be over 65 years old in North America and Europe by 2050. Cardiothoracic Surgery and Radiation Oncology are two of the highest-paying medical specialties in the US, with average salaries of US$512,200 and US$446,250, respectively.

"Like many other countries, Switzerland is facing a severe shortage of doctors, with Swiss medical authorities warning of an impending healthcare crisis due to inadequate training of doctors. The President of the Swiss Medical Association, Yvonne Gilli, has consistently emphasized the need for increased placements in medical schools and improved working conditions to attract and retain young doctors."