Author - Allison Riley

Allison Riley

About the Author

Allison Riley is a public relations professional with more than 10 years experience in healthcare and corporate communications. She lives in New York City with her better half and two wonderful daughters. She and her girls are currently contending for world's slowest recorded stair climb to a fifth-floor apartment, and she enjoys writing so she can just finish her sentence already.

September 24, 2025
Picture of a physician applying for a new state license

How to get a state medical license: A comprehensive guide

Getting a state medical license can be complicated. This helpful guide will help make obtaining your medical license faster and easier.
Getting a state medical license can be complicated. This helpful guide will help make obtaining your medical license faster and easier.
June 9, 2026
Physician speaking with a patient in a clinical setting

2026 physician salary report: Compensation climbs as physicians reassess work, pay, and balance

Physician compensation rose ~3% in 2026, led by cardiology, anesthesiology, and EM. See what's driving pay trends, and how locums fits in.
Physician compensation rose ~3% in 2026, led by cardiology, anesthesiology, and EM. See what's driving pay trends, and how locums fits in.
January 13, 2025
picture of three surgeons in the OR

2024 surgery salary report: Trends, challenges in a changing landscape

Medscape's 2024 surgical salary reports show that despite being some of the highest-paid specialties, dissatisfaction with pay persists.
Medscape's 2024 surgical salary reports show that despite being some of the highest-paid specialties, dissatisfaction with pay persists.
September 30, 2022
Orthopedist earning average orthopedic surgery salary

2022 salary report: Pay and job satisfaction high among orthopedic surgeons

Orthopedic surgeons saw strong salary growth in recovery from the COVID pandemic according to the latest Medscape report.
Orthopedic surgeons saw strong salary growth in recovery from the COVID pandemic according to the latest Medscape report.
January 6, 2021
CRNA salary report: 2020 compensation trends and impact of the pandemic

CRNA salary report 2020: Compensation trends and pandemic impacts

A 2020 survey showed CRNA salary growth, but the pandemic had a negative effect on employment.
A 2020 survey showed CRNA salary growth, but the pandemic had a negative effect on employment.
August 24, 2024
OB/GYN physician talks to a pregnant woman

2024 OB-GYN Salary Report: Rising wages but still feeling underpaid

We evaluate OB-GYN salary trends in 2024 and provide insight into their job satisfaction and supplemental income opportunities.
We evaluate OB-GYN salary trends in 2024 and provide insight into their job satisfaction and supplemental income opportunities.
January 7, 2026
picture of a nurse practitioner in clinic

Nurse practitioner salary trends 2025: Opportunities, challenges, and paths to higher pay

Explore NP salary trends for 2025. Uncover disparities, career flexibility, and growth strategies in the evolving compensation landscape.
Explore NP salary trends for 2025. Uncover disparities, career flexibility, and growth strategies in the evolving compensation landscape.
September 6, 2023
Physician assistant meets with an elderly patient in a friendly-looking office

2023 PA salary report: Compensation rises as satisfaction falls

The 2023 PA compensation report has found increased salaries, but fewer PAs feel satisfied with their work.
The 2023 PA compensation report has found increased salaries, but fewer PAs feel satisfied with their work.
June 13, 2023
patient seeing a physician via telehealth locum tenens

Telehealth and locum tenens FAQ for healthcare facilities

Questions about staffing a telehealth program using locums tenens providers? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Questions about staffing a telehealth program using locums tenens providers? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.