Family Medicine Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 5 verified physician responses, Family Medicine has a 2.6/5 average career satisfaction rating.75% of Family Medicine physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Family Medicine physician works 44 hours per week.

Family Medicine physicians commonly report appreciating the intellectual stimulation, patient relationships, and clinical variety their specialty offers.

Based on SalaryDr data, Family Medicine physicians work an average of 44 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Family Medicine physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

75% of Family Medicine physicians surveyed say they would choose Family Medicineagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 5 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.