Gynecologist Training Costs by Country: Tuition, Residency Pay, and Duration

Becoming an OB-GYN requires medical school + residency. Costs vary widely by country and citizenship.

United States

• Med school: $51K/yr (public) – $60K/yr (private) × 4 yrs
• Residency: 4 years; PGY-1 salary ~$60K, rising annually
• Total debt common: $200K–$300K+

United Kingdom

• Med school: £9K–£35K/yr (home); £20K–£50K/yr (international)
• Foundation (2 yr) + Specialty Training (7 yr OB-GYN): salaried (~£30K start, rising)
• No tuition for training years; student loans for med school only.

Canada

• Med school: ~$40K–$50K/yr (domestic); higher for international
• Residency: 5 years; salary ~$50K start, rising

Australia

• Med school: $15K–$35K/yr (CSP domestic); $35K–$55K/yr (international)
• Internship (1 yr) + Residency (3–5 yr): salary ~$65K start

Add living expenses, exam fees, insurance, and opportunity cost. Scholarships, loan forgiveness (underserved areas), and military programs (US) can offset costs.