Pay gaps persist in academic internal medicine specialties

But, but, but: When researchers examined by rank, men's salaries were higher than women's in 56 of 62 categories.

• Women's median salaries did not reach 90% of men's salaries in cardiology, gastroenterology and critical/intensive care.

Zoom in: Women also comprised fewer than 50% of total full-time faculty across all ranks.

• Representation was nearly equal at the instructor and assistant ranks but dropped to 24% at higher ranks, such as professor and "chief" ranks.

Women's median annual salary in faculty positions were about $25,000 lower in all ranks except for "chief."

The bottom line: Despite the progress in more women entering internal medicine, pay and representation persist in some areas.