Please compare these specialties.

[Lysinee]

I am interested in either radiology, emergency med, or anesthesiology. I have spent some time reading some threads in each category.

Right now, I am interested in hearing more about the lifestyle (hours, days off, etc.) and salary. I have found some published data, but I would like to read more opinions.

Thank you.

 

[Asp]

Highest potential earnings are in radiology but the job market is dismal right now. You work hard for your salary.

Anesthesiology is a lot less work than radiology, but also less intellectually interesting. You might be bored.

I would not recommend emergency medicine if you're after lifestyle.

 

[Lysinee]

So, it's true that a rad fellowship is required these days to be competitive for a job in or around a city (Baltimore).

Highest potential earnings are in radiology but the job market is dismal right now. You work hard for your salary.

Anesthesiology is a lot less work than radiology, but also less intellectually interesting. You might be bored.

I would not recommend emergency medicine if you're after lifestyle.

 

[Asp]

So, it's true that a rad fellowship is required these days to be competitive for a job in or around a city (Baltimore).

Everyone will effectively be required to do a fellowship soon. Some people are even doing two, to wait out the recession. There are no jobs in any remotely desirable market right now. That might even include Baltimore.

 

[officedepot]

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