General Surgery in Academic
Work-life balance reality from 25 General Surgery physicians working in Academic settings.
3.9/5
Satisfaction
96%
Would Choose Again
$430k
Avg Comp
62
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Academic General Surgery Physicians
“2-3 weekends call/month. 5 weeks PTO. ”
19 years65 hrs/wk$925k
How Academic Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 42 | 4.5/5 | 57 | $597k |
| Hospital-employed | 32 | 4.2/5 | 57 | $557k |
| Academic | 25 | 3.9/5 | 62 | $430k |
| Hospital Employed | 22 | 3.6/5 | 97 | $617k |
| Hybrid | 5 | 3.8/5 | 73 | $68k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a General Surgery physician in Academic?
Based on 25 responses, General Surgery physicians in Academic report 3.9/5 satisfaction, working an average of 62 hours per week, earning an average of $430,444.96% would choose this path again.
How does Academic compare to other practice settings for General Surgery?
Academic ranks among the 3 most common settings for General Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.9/5
Would Choose Again:96%
Avg Comp:$430k
Avg Hours:62