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Cardiology in Academic

Work-life balance reality from 26 Cardiology physicians working in Academic settings.

3.7/5
Satisfaction
96%
Would Choose Again
$492k
Avg Comp
49
Avg Hours/Week

How Academic Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice554.2/554$832k
Hospital-employed474.1/554$643k
Hospital Employed293.7/553$874k
Academic263.7/549$492k
Residency51.6/572$67k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Cardiology physician in Academic?

Based on 26 responses, Cardiology physicians in Academic report 3.7/5 satisfaction, working an average of 49 hours per week, earning an average of $492,385.96% would choose this path again.

How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Cardiology?

Academic ranks among the 4 most common settings for Cardiology. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:3.7/5
Would Choose Again:96%
Avg Comp:$492k
Avg Hours:49

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Private Practice (55) →Hospital-employed (47) →Hospital Employed (29) →Residency (5) →

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  • Salary Negotiation
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