General Surgery in Academic
Work-life balance reality from 21 General Surgery physicians working in Academic settings.
4.0/5
Satisfaction
95%
Would Choose Again
$471k
Avg Comp
60
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 | 37 | 4.6/5 | 58 | $608k |
| Hospital-employed | 28 | 4.2/5 | 57 | $539k |
| Academic | 21 | 4.0/5 | 60 | $471k |
| Hospital Employed | 19 | 3.6/5 | 104 | $631k |
| Hospital-Employed | 2 | 4.0/5 | 45 | $565k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a General Surgery physician in Academic?
Based on 21 responses, General Surgery physicians in Academic report 4.0/5 satisfaction, working an average of 60 hours per week, earning an average of $470,571.95% 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 above-average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:4.0/5
Would Choose Again:95%
Avg Comp:$471k
Avg Hours:60