Anesthesiology in Academic
Work-life balance reality from 30 Anesthesiology physicians working in Academic settings.
3.4/5
Satisfaction
85%
Would Choose Again
$390k
Avg Comp
49
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Academic Anesthesiology Physicians
“Poor work life balance, they are always trying to squeeze more from you.”
Worcester, Massachusetts4 years60 hrs/wk$542k
“Decent work-life balance. Some weeks I work 40ish hours and other weeks I may work 70ish hours (for example, if I signed up for a 24 hour weekend shift). I choose to work more than many of my coworkers, as our in-house calls are heavily incentivized - I typically work 1 weeknight shift and 1 weekend shift a month, approx 25 overnight calls yearly.”
Charleston, South Carolina5 years55 hrs/wk$505k
“Great work life balance considering pressures and needs of academic medicine (ie meetings, teaching, etc). I also do ICU work so get a fair amount of time off due to this. ”
Atlanta, Georgia5 years50 hrs/wk$600k
How Academic Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 40 | 3.9/5 | 50 | $602k |
| Hospital Employed | 32 | 3.5/5 | 46 | $587k |
| Academic | 30 | 3.4/5 | 49 | $390k |
| Hospital-employed | 28 | 3.9/5 | 47 | $530k |
| Independent / Contract-Based | 5 | 3.6/5 | 43 | $876k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Anesthesiology physician in Academic?
Based on 30 responses, Anesthesiology physicians in Academic report 3.4/5 satisfaction, working an average of 49 hours per week, earning an average of $389,762.85% would choose this path again.
How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Anesthesiology?
Academic ranks among the 3 most common settings for Anesthesiology. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.4/5
Would Choose Again:85%
Avg Comp:$390k
Avg Hours:49