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🎯 Physician Lifestyle Insights

Go beyond salary data. Discover what it's really like to practice in different medical specialties with authentic insights from real physicians about work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily life.

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Specialties
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Physician Insights
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General Dentist

3.8/5 Satisfaction86% Would Choose Again
37 physician insights →

Family Medicine

3.6/5 Satisfaction89% Would Choose Again
20 physician insights →

Internal Medicine

3.6/5 Satisfaction59% Would Choose Again
17 physician insights →

Anesthesiology

3.7/5 Satisfaction85% Would Choose Again
13 physician insights →

Cardiology

3.8/5 Satisfaction92% Would Choose Again
13 physician insights →

General Surgery

3.9/5 Satisfaction89% Would Choose Again
9 physician insights →

Orthopedic Surgery

4.1/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
8 physician insights →

Emergency Medicine

3.4/5 Satisfaction86% Would Choose Again
7 physician insights →

Orthodontist

4.4/5 Satisfaction86% Would Choose Again
7 physician insights →

Pediatrics

4.6/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
7 physician insights →

Neurosurgery

3.7/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
6 physician insights →

Radiology

4.2/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
5 physician insights →

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4.6/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
5 physician insights →

Ophthalmology

4.8/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
5 physician insights →

Psychiatry

4.0/5 Satisfaction80% Would Choose Again
5 physician insights →

Hospital Medicine

3.5/5 Satisfaction75% Would Choose Again
4 physician insights →

Neurology

4.5/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
4 physician insights →

Hematology/Oncology

4.8/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
4 physician insights →

Plastic Surgery

5.0/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
4 physician insights →

Critical Care

4.0/5 Satisfaction75% Would Choose Again
4 physician insights →

Vascular Surgery

3.5/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
4 physician insights →

Interventional Radiology

3.3/5 Satisfaction33% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Pulmonology

4.0/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4.0/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

4.3/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Gastroenterology

5.0/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Diagnostic Radiology

4.3/5 Satisfaction100% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Nephrology

3.3/5 Satisfaction33% Would Choose Again
3 physician insights →

Top Negotiation Tips from Physicians

“After doing 1099 locums, I could never go back to W2 employed. When you are W2 you get a set salary but the hospital can milk you for every dollar, and your hourly rate is generally half or less than that on 1099 hourly model. Even the days and weekends I work late or overtime I am extremely satisfied because I know im getting paid for that time. ”
— Anesthesiology Physician

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