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Should I Choose Infectious Disease?

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

3.8/5
Avg Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
43
Avg Hours/Week
$303K
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

100%
of Infectious Disease physicians would choose the specialty again

An overwhelming 100% of Infectious Disease physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a strong endorsement.

Work-Life Balance Reality in Infectious Disease

43
average hours per week reported by Infectious Disease physicians

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How Infectious Disease Compares

See how Infectious Disease stacks up against other popular specialties.

Infectious DiseaseCurrent
Satisfaction:3.8/5
Choose Again:100%
Hours:43
Comp:$303K
Pediatrics
Satisfaction:4/5
Choose Again:83%
Internal Medicine
Satisfaction:3.6/5
Choose Again:84%
Family Medicine
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:77%
SpecialtySatisfactionWould Choose AgainAvg HoursAvg Comp
Infectious DiseaseCurrent3.8/5100%43$303K
Pediatrics4/583%47$312K
Internal Medicine3.6/584%56$210K
Family Medicine3.5/5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Infectious Disease worth it?

Based on 4 verified physician responses, Infectious Disease physicians report 3.8/5 average satisfaction and 100% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $303K. 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 Infectious Disease?

Infectious Disease physicians work an average of 43 hours per week.

How much do Infectious Disease physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Infectious Disease physicians earn an average total compensation of $303K. With an average of 43 hours per week, that translates to roughly $136/hour.

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