Internal Medicine in Community
Work-life balance reality from 62 Internal Medicine physicians working in Community settings.
3.1/5
Satisfaction
90%
Would Choose Again
$91k
Avg Comp
62
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
“Great choice. I Love it especially if you have great seniors and culture”
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1 years70 hrs/wk$81k
“U will love clinic days , hard to like the floors or night float”
New York, New York1 years75 hrs/wk$89k
“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
“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
“Love the camarederie at the hospital”
Sacramento, California1 years70 hrs/wk$69k
How Community Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | 98 | 3.2/5 | 57 | $145k |
| Community | 57 | 3.1/5 | 63 | $70k |
| Hospital Employed | 52 | 3.4/5 | 50 | $372k |
| Residency | 38 | 2.5/5 | 66 | $72k |
| Hospital-employed | 27 | 4.0/5 | 43 | $364k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Internal Medicine physician in Community?
Based on 62 responses, Internal Medicine physicians in Community report 3.1/5 satisfaction, working an average of 62 hours per week, earning an average of $91,283.90% would choose this path again.
How does Community compare to other practice settings for Internal Medicine?
Community ranks among the 2 most common settings for Internal Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.1/5
Would Choose Again:90%
Avg Comp:$91k
Avg Hours:62