Half-Time work after residency??? Help the confused!

[FictionalGirl]

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I have a question for the post-residency folks out there (or those in residency in the know)....

How plausible is it to find a half-time job in neurology after residency? Working three days a week or so? I'm thinking of clinic work, but of course would love to hear if it's plausible with any sort of neurology-based-permutation.

Any advice or ideas would be wonderful. Thank you so much, you've done a good deed helping the confused!

 

[danielmd06]

You can find jobs like this easily in neurology. You can find jobs without call, or only 4 days per week etc.

You just might need to be a little flexible about location and/or paycheck.

 

[95439]

I have a question for the post-residency folks out there (or those in residency in the know)....

How plausible is it to find a half-time job in neurology after residency? Working three days a week or so? I'm thinking of clinic work, but of course would love to hear if it's plausible with any sort of neurology-based-permutation.

Any advice or ideas would be wonderful. Thank you so much, you've done a good deed helping the confused!

Agreed. I worked with a Neurologist in Medical school who wanted a better lifestyle, so she just worked at the VA a few days a week, with a very manageable schedule. She made about 150k from what I know.
I also worked with a Neurologist who covered 5 hospitals and worked about 12 hours a day every day...he made about 700k from what he told me ;o). There's a LOT of options in Neurology. It has the 2nd most fellowships after Internal Medicine.
If you really JUST want a relaxed lifestyle though, I'd look more about PM&R or one of the ROAD specialties (Radiology, Ophtho, Anesthesiology, Derm).

 

[Phantom Spike]

You can find jobs like this easily in neurology. You can find jobs without call, or only 4 days per week etc.

You just might need to be a little flexible about location and/or paycheck.

Another possibility that might fit the OP's needs is locuming. The neurology locums market seems to always be recruiting. Clinics often need coverage for vacation, maternity leave, etc. A lot of hospitals need inpatient coverage for rounds/ER consults as well, as neurologists are withdrawing to concentrate on their offices. If you find a local clinic or hospital with such a recurring need, you could keep returning and thus effectively work "part time".