Internal Medicine in Community
Work-life balance reality from 16 Internal Medicine physicians working in Community settings.
3.5/5
Satisfaction
80%
Would Choose Again
$68k
Avg Comp
64
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Community Internal Medicine Physicians
“Having an x + y, in my case 4+2 schedule helps. ”
Illinois3 years60 hrs/wk$78k
“Love the camarederie at the hospital”
Sacramento, California1 years70 hrs/wk$69k
“Work life balance is great, program is very understanding of the personal life issues and works with scheduling to try and accommodate PTO vacations ife changes etc. X+Y model 6+2. Intern year is the hardest but things get exponentially easier and better every year. Compared to other residency schedule, way better”
Lima, Ohio3 years70 hrs/wk$64k
“7am to 3pm floors, prelim IM”
Florida1 years60 hrs/wk$69k
“As expected from residency the work life balance is not the best with barely anytime for myself outside of work, research, or studies”
New York1 years72 hrs/wk$71k
How Community Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Employed | 40 | 3.5/5 | 48 | $384k |
| Academic | 29 | 3.2/5 | 54 | $191k |
| Private Practice | 18 | 4.1/5 | 46 | $502k |
| Community | 16 | 3.5/5 | 64 | $68k |
| Hospital-employed | 15 | 3.7/5 | 45 | $357k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Internal Medicine physician in Community?
Based on 16 responses, Internal Medicine physicians in Community report 3.5/5 satisfaction, working an average of 64 hours per week, earning an average of $68,050.80% would choose this path again.
How does Community compare to other practice settings for Internal Medicine?
Community ranks among the 4 most common settings for Internal Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Would Choose Again:80%
Avg Comp:$68k
Avg Hours:64