Nephrology in Academic
Work-life balance reality from 10 Nephrology physicians working in Academic settings.
3.9/5
Satisfaction
70%
Would Choose Again
$365k
Avg Comp
46
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Academic Nephrology Physicians
“I do 13 weeks 24/7 with home call. Patient load 20-40 The rest I do 2.5 days clinic and then add dialysis on days I don’t do clinic. Generally I get Thursday off to do Administrative work ”
Brooklyn, New York3 years40 hrs/wk$375k
“I work 5 days a week, no call or weekends worked. Flexible schedhule and easily able to move around patients if necessary. Mostly medical directorship and academic work rather than full-time clinical. ”
18 years50 hrs/wk$550k
How Academic Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 11 | 3.7/5 | 54 | $449k |
| Academic | 10 | 3.9/5 | 46 | $365k |
| Hospital-employed | 9 | 3.7/5 | 50 | $377k |
| Hospital Employed | 2 | 2.0/5 | 54 | $477k |
| Fellowship | 1 | 4.0/5 | 70 | $78k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Nephrology physician in Academic?
Based on 10 responses, Nephrology physicians in Academic report 3.9/5 satisfaction, working an average of 46 hours per week, earning an average of $365,300.70% would choose this path again.
How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Nephrology?
Academic ranks among the 2 most common settings for Nephrology. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:3.9/5
Would Choose Again:70%
Avg Comp:$365k
Avg Hours:46