Emergency Medicine FAQ
Common questions about Emergency Medicine answered by real practicing physicians.
What do Emergency Medicine physicians love most about their specialty?
"Variety" Another physician shared: "Variety, staff, sick patients, procedures" Another physician shared: "Being front lines of medicine, often first to make a diagnosis. I thrive on critical patients, trauma, and procedures, even after several years out from residency. "
What are the biggest challenges in Emergency Medicine?
"Getting paid more. Don’t ever take a low wage. You went through residency to become an expert in your field, get paid for it. "
What is work-life balance like in Emergency Medicine?
"If you work for a big group, you can trade off any days you want. If you work for a small shop, it’s tough to get the days you need." Another physician described: "I work 7-9 nights a month (12 hour shifts) with EM residents @280/hr.
l. Then 4-5 24 hour shifts in a row at a hospital with midlevel crossover during the day and midlevel coverage overnight. In the ER 8a-8p and rarely get called in at night. @ 4600/24hr.
Able to increase or cut back my schedule whenever. Great group. Typically receive a bonus of 3-6% of yearly earnings. Great benefits. " Another physician described: "5- 12 hours shift per week. Sometimes 6 shifts. "
Would physicians choose Emergency Medicine again?
Based on our data, 80% of Emergency Medicine physicians would choose this specialty again if they could do it over.
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