Should I Choose Family Medicine?
Real decision-making data from 28 verified Family Medicine physicians. Here is what they actually think.
The Verdict
An overwhelming 89% of Family Medicine physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a strong endorsement.
What Physicians Love About Family Medicine
“Currently working about a 4.5 day work week. Would probably enjoy it more if i had a 4 day work week. This company did not offer any sick days (which is kind of crazy imo). Wish the administration would listen more.”— Family Medicine Physician
“At this time, I don’t see any areas needing improvement in my current role. Very happy. ”— Family Medicine Physician
“Variety and ability to focus on certain areas I really enjoy, like derm, do lots of procedures including colonoscopy ”— Family Medicine Physician
Work-Life Balance Reality in Family Medicine
“Excellent work-life balance. Minimal 24-hour call. Multiple professional development opportunities (hospitalist training, Emergency Medicine training, OB track, Sports Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Geriatrics)”— Family Medicine Resident
“I am a resident therefore work and am treated as such. My time holds little value. Countless times my schedule has been altered to meet the programs needs without my consent and many times with last minute notification. Often on weeknights and weekends I am still working despite being "off." That being said the work and educational experience has provided me the ability to become a very competent provider as my program places a strong emphasis on autonomy. My medical knowledge is umpteen times stronger than it was when I started. ”— Family Medicine Resident
“I would consider my program to have significantly better work life than other residency programs. I work less hours per week on average than any other resident I know. This was important to me when applying, I figured that resident complain about two things: work hours and pay. If my work hours were less, my hourly rate would increase, addressing both issues. ”— Family Medicine Resident
How Family Medicine Compares
See how Family Medicine stacks up against other popular specialties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Family Medicine worth it?
Based on 28 verified physician responses, Family Medicine physicians report 3.7/5 average satisfaction and 89% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $265K. Whether it is worth it depends on your priorities, but the data suggests most physicians are satisfied with their choice.
What's the work-life balance like in Family Medicine?
Family Medicine physicians work an average of 48 hours per week. One physician shared: "Excellent work-life balance. Minimal 24-hour call. Multiple professional development opportunities (hospitalist training, Emergency Medicine training,..."
How much do Family Medicine physicians make?
Based on SalaryDr data, Family Medicine physicians earn an average total compensation of $265K. With an average of 48 hours per week, that translates to roughly $106/hour.
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