Medical school is not cheap. Also, many student loan payments are based on income. My friend is a doctor and has well over six figures in student loan debt. Her monthly payment is based on a calculation of her income, so even though she makes over six figures, her payment is proportionate to her income. No different than a payment someone making $50K a year would have to make, based on their income. So even though doctors often make a lot of money, it doesn't necessarily mean they can pay their loans off easier than anyone else. But all of this said, I don't think the loans should be forgiven for them or in any case, really. College is a choice, savings plans are a choice, schools are a choice. There are a lot of ways to mitigate potential loan debt prior to incurring it.