Is it possible to work part time in ER?

[red453]

I have heard both ways from not so good sources. So, what are your thoughts?

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[DrQuinn]

Yes. I know several of my colleagues who only work part time. THey do so for family reasons.

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[Wackie]

One of the docs works part time because she recently had a baby.

 

[NinerNiner999]

Yes, but like most part-time positions, it may mean you lose out on benefits, profit sharing, 401(k), etc...

 

[docB]

Yes. I have several colleagues who work part time.

 

[dlung]

My old EM mentor worked one shift a week, and spent the rest of her time having fun with her kids and publishing twenty times more than anybody else at the hospital.

 

[DeadCactus]

Would you have any chance of landing a part-time gig right out of residency or is it something generally more open to senior attendings?

 

[docB]

Would you have any chance of landing a part-time gig right out of residency or is it something generally more open to senior attendings?

I you can get a part time bit fresh out. Now can you and should you are different animals. The first 2 years or so are a real learning curve. I think you'd be better down the road to cut your teeth on full time. Just balance that with whatever your reasons are for wanting to do part time.

 

[bartleby]

DocB is right about the first two years out. You need to get your chops busted a little and learn how to handle yourself as an attending (regardless of whether you are coming from a 3 or 4 year residency). No more "the attending made me do it". You've got learn to be your own man and/or lady, and the only way to do that it see lots of patients. The sooner you find your own groove, the better off you're going to be.