General Surgery in Community
Work-life balance reality from 12 General Surgery physicians working in Community settings.
3.2/5
Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
$201k
Avg Comp
66
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Community General Surgery Physicians
“Long hours but also hours without calls focused on academics ”
Fairfax, Virginia2 years70 hrs/wk$78k
“Program adheres strictly to duty hour rules and we do not have any rotations with “in house” 24 hour call. We take a lot of home call but it still follows hour restrictions.”
Texas5 years80 hrs/wk$76k
How Community Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | 46 | 3.5/5 | 68 | $286k |
| Private Practice | 43 | 4.5/5 | 57 | $592k |
| Hospital-employed | 32 | 4.2/5 | 57 | $557k |
| Hospital Employed | 23 | 3.7/5 | 95 | $606k |
| Community | 8 | 2.8/5 | 75 | $73k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a General Surgery physician in Community?
Based on 12 responses, General Surgery physicians in Community report 3.2/5 satisfaction, working an average of 66 hours per week, earning an average of $200,578.100% would choose this path again.
How does Community compare to other practice settings for General Surgery?
Community ranks among the 5 most common settings for General Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.2/5
Would Choose Again:100%
Avg Comp:$201k
Avg Hours:66