Pamela Buchanan
Emergency physician, author, and founder of Melanated Medicine; known for candid writing on burnout, racial inequity in medicine, pay transparency, and support for Black women physicians.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 38min
The Pay Gap in Medicine Is Real. Dr. Pamela Buchanan Is Done Being Quiet About It
Dr. Pamela Buchanan, emergency physician, author, and founder of Melanated Medicine, speaks bluntly about pay transparency, racism, and burnout in medicine. She recounts negotiating a $75,000 sign-on, the $100,000 pay gap Black women face, daily racist encounters on shift, and building a network for Black women physicians. Practical negotiation and mental health support are central topics.
