I don't know much about Europe, but are comparing wages during residency, or after? Residents have 80+ hour weeks, $200k+ debt, and only a $50k salary. It take

I don't know much about Europe, but are comparing wages during residency, or after? Residents have 80+ hour weeks, $200k+ debt, and only a $50k salary. It takes a very long time (undergrad + med school + residency + more to specialize) before the perks of being a doctor kick in in the US.