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Should I Choose Hospital Medicine?

Real decision-making data from 4 verified Hospital Medicine physicians. Here is what they actually think.

3.5/5
Avg Satisfaction
75%
Would Choose Again
55
Avg Hours/Week
$439K
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

75%
of Hospital Medicine physicians would choose the specialty again

A solid 75% of Hospital Medicine physicians say they would choose the specialty again.

Work-Life Balance Reality in Hospital Medicine

55
average hours per week reported by Hospital Medicine physicians
“Starting at 8 am and leave hospital by 4 but answer calls until 7pm Take a lot of telehealth calls for supplementing my income ”
— Hospital Medicine Physician
“Very good. I am not required to respond to any codes or rapids. There is already a team that handles that. I come in to see my admissions and can go home if I please. Nurses can contact me any time through my phone during my shifts. ”
— Hospital Medicine Physician
“Working 146 shifts per year. Sometimes 5-10 more per year.”
— Hospital Medicine Physician

How Hospital Medicine Compares

See how Hospital Medicine stacks up against other popular specialties.

Hospital MedicineCurrent
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:75%
Hours:55
Comp:$439K
Pediatrics
Satisfaction:4/5
Choose Again:84%
General Dentist
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:83%
Family Medicine
Satisfaction:3.6/5
Choose Again:76%
SpecialtySatisfactionWould Choose Again

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hospital Medicine worth it?

Based on 4 verified physician responses, Hospital Medicine physicians report 3.5/5 average satisfaction and 75% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $439K. 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 Hospital Medicine?

Hospital Medicine physicians work an average of 55 hours per week. One physician shared: "Starting at 8 am and leave hospital by 4 but answer calls until 7pm Take a lot of telehealth calls for supplementing my income "

How much do Hospital Medicine physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Hospital Medicine physicians earn an average total compensation of $439K. With an average of 55 hours per week, that translates to roughly $153/hour.

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Avg Hours
Avg Comp
Hospital MedicineCurrent3.5/575%55$439K
Pediatrics4/584%46$355K
General Dentist3.5/583%36$364K
Family Medicine3.6/576%44$315K