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Radiology in Academic

Work-life balance reality from 28 Radiology physicians working in Academic settings.

3.5/5
Satisfaction
93%
Would Choose Again
$284k
Avg Comp
47
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Academic Radiology Physicians

“No patient contact, chill schedule, burnout risk”
San Antonio, Texas3 years45 hrs/wk$73k
“Enjoy working in ED settings and free time of for working graveyard shifts.”
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania5 years20 hrs/wk$498k
“Fully remote. Pay per RVU beyond reaching baseline expectations”
Arizona2 years60 hrs/wk$65k

How Academic Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice454.2/547$707k
Academic283.5/547$284k
Hospital-employed243.9/546$545k
Hospital Employed143.8/550$820k
Residency62.7/548$82k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Radiology physician in Academic?

Based on 28 responses, Radiology physicians in Academic report 3.5/5 satisfaction, working an average of 47 hours per week, earning an average of $284,117.93% would choose this path again.

How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Radiology?

Academic ranks among the 2 most common settings for Radiology. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:3.5/5
Would Choose Again:93%
Avg Comp:$284k
Avg Hours:47

Compare Settings

Private Practice (45) →Hospital-employed (24) →Hospital Employed (14) →Residency (6) →

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