Originally Posted by Vaze
True for academic physicians/researchers and residents, however, not quite accurate for physicians in private practice. In my experience, specialists in private practice in the US will make, on average, anywhere from $200K - $400K annually (and some an awful lot more). Having said that, the vast majority of MD/DO's I know never went into medicine for the money. By the way, this is one area I know something about as my firm manages over 125 practices nationwide
As to the OP, please remember that MD stands for Medical Doctor not Minor Deity 
I agree that most physicians do alright for themselves. The problem now is with the inflated tuition costs- I love my quarter million dollar debt load. It definitely factors in to my career planning/specialty choice. Nonetheless I love what I'm doing and couldn't remotely think of doing anything else.
For now though I'll enjoy travelling on my student loan money and occasionally indulging in some premium cabin tickets. Everyone chooses to spend their money differently, I guess I like to use it for travel.