Hey all, I've read various threads about the work occupational medicine get into. I know it's diverse field with a lot of facets - my question is straight out of residency (prelim+2 year path), can you make a good living (i.e. on par with primary care). I ask because I'm interested in the field and the potential role I could play in the community, however, I'm pretty afraid it would be hard to make a living - (how much does a DOT physical even reimburse?)
All the various salary websites would leave you to believe you can, but also many people in occ med have FP or some other board meaning they're likely splitting their time. Any first hand reports from the occ med "purist"? Is going the direct route (prelim + 2) a gamble? Honestly it would burn my ass to finish med school, and do residency only to make PA money or even pharmacist money.
All the various salary websites would leave you to believe you can, but also many people in occ med have FP or some other board meaning they're likely splitting their time. Any first hand reports from the occ med "purist"? Is going the direct route (prelim + 2) a gamble? Honestly it would burn my ass to finish med school, and do residency only to make PA money or even pharmacist money.
