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Internal Medicine in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 16 Internal Medicine physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.3/5
Satisfaction
75%
Would Choose Again
$524k
Avg Comp
48
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Internal Medicine Physicians

“Work at office plus APPs plus work at snfs with directorships”
Massachusetts13 years36 hrs/wk$1100k
“Technically half day Fridays until 1 pm”
Hinesville, Georgia26 years40 hrs/wk$1100k
“Monday-Thursday. Scheudle 8-4. Usually home by 5. ”
Kentucky20 years35 hrs/wk$400k
“I am the only internal medicine doc within my hospital affiliation who's allowed to practice primary care in a concierge model. ”
Cincinnati, Ohio30 years30 hrs/wk$275k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Hospital Employed383.5/548$387k
Academic223.3/553$208k
Private Practice164.3/548$524k
Hospital-employed153.7/545$357k
Community83.6/565$69k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Internal Medicine physician in Private Practice?

Based on 16 responses, Internal Medicine physicians in Private Practice report 4.3/5 satisfaction, working an average of 48 hours per week, earning an average of $524,163.75% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Internal Medicine?

Private Practice ranks among the 3 most common settings for Internal Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.3/5
Would Choose Again:75%
Avg Comp:$524k
Avg Hours:48

Compare Settings

Hospital Employed (38) →Academic (22) →Hospital-employed (15) →Community (8) →

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