how much call is there?

[bjolly]

I'm very interested in GI, but can anyone tell me what kind of hours and call are typical in this field? thanks!

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[bjolly]

I take it no one knows?

 

[toxic-megacolon]

I take it no one knows?

Have you tried Freida?

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html

You can also research individual programs call schedules with this site.

Number of accredited programs 157
Length of accredited training 3
Minimum number of prior years required 3
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion No
Average number of PY1 interviews 18.3

Residents
Total number of active residents/fellows 1,087
Average number of residents/fellows 6.9
Average percent female 24.9%
Average percent international medical graduates 26.5%

Faculty
Average number of full-time physician faculty 11.3
Average number of part-time physician faculty 1.1
Average percent female full-time physician faculty 13.3%
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow 1.6

Resident work hours (PY1)
Average hours on duty per week 49.2
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty 15.7
Average days off duty per week 1.5

Work environment and compensation (PY1)
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics 24.8%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings 2.9%
Average resident/fellow compensation $44,642
Average number weeks of vacation 3.3

 

[bjolly]

thanks - I was thinking more postresidency though.

 

[novacek88]

That of course depends on a lot of factors such as the size of the group you join. The larger the group, the less call you will take since you will share call with the other physicians. Generally, the call is not bad from what I have been told. It's usually once a week and it's never overnight call. Most GI related disorders are not emergencies so you will not be in the hospital on the weekends rounding up on your patients to the same degree a cardiologist would.