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Should I Choose Interventional Radiology?

Real decision-making data from 5 verified Interventional Radiology physicians. Here is what they actually think.

3.5/5
Avg Satisfaction
50%
Would Choose Again
57
Avg Hours/Week
$576K
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

50%
of Interventional Radiology physicians would choose the specialty again

50% of Interventional Radiology physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a mixed result worth exploring further.

Work-Life Balance Reality in Interventional Radiology

57
average hours per week reported by Interventional Radiology physicians
“Monday through Friday 8-4 ”
— Interventional Radiology Resident
“8am-4pm working 4 days a week. Moonlighting teleradiology at home to supplement my income on average 10 hours per week. IR call is 1 in every 3 weeks. ”
— Interventional Radiology Physician
“completely unpredictable schedule. difficult to make family plans”
— Interventional Radiology Physician

How Interventional Radiology Compares

See how Interventional Radiology stacks up against other popular specialties.

Interventional RadiologyCurrent
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:50%
Hours:57
Comp:$576K
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%
SpecialtySatisfaction

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interventional Radiology worth it?

Based on 5 verified physician responses, Interventional Radiology physicians report 3.5/5 average satisfaction and 50% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $576K. Whether it is worth it depends on your priorities, but the data suggests satisfaction varies among physicians.

What's the work-life balance like in Interventional Radiology?

Interventional Radiology physicians work an average of 57 hours per week. One physician shared: "Monday through Friday 8-4 "

How much do Interventional Radiology physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Interventional Radiology physicians earn an average total compensation of $576K. With an average of 57 hours per week, that translates to roughly $194/hour.

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Would Choose Again
Avg Hours
Avg Comp
Interventional RadiologyCurrent3.5/550%57$576K
Pediatrics4/584%46$355K
General Dentist3.5/583%36$364K
Family Medicine3.6/576%44$315K