Family Medicine Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 138 verified physician responses, Family Medicine has a 3.6/5 average career satisfaction rating.77% of Family Medicine physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Family Medicine physician works 45 hours per week.

Based on 10 responses, Family Medicine physicians report: “Just go into it knowing you can work as hard or as little as you want but at the end of the day, the higher the volume the more you are paid” Another physician shared: “Limited speciality rotations. This program is more learn on your own rather than being taught. ”

Based on SalaryDr data, Family Medicine physicians work an average of 45 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

From 1 Family Medicine physicians who shared challenges: “I wish I had admin time, benefits, and paid time off.”

77% of Family Medicine physicians surveyed say they would choose Family Medicineagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 138 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.