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Male Doctor Says Women Colleagues Earn Less Because They 'Don't Work as Hard'

A male doctor's remarks supporting the gender pay gap is infuriating many.

Gary Tigges, M.D., an internist from Plano, TX, was asked to comment on gender pay inequality in medicine and what should be done about it, as part of the 's "Big and Bright Ideas" section in their September issue. He told the publication, " do not work as hard and do not see as many patients as male physicians ... This is because they choose to, or they reports.

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