On the AACPM website it reads "The work hours of a podiatric physician vary from less than 40 hours a week to 50 hours or more per week. In general, the practice of podiatric medicine lends itself to flexible hours and is therefore comfortable for individuals who want to make time for family, friends and other involvements that characterize a balanced lifestyle." When I speak with advisers about podiatry they also refer to it as a "more balanced lifestyle".
My question is why would this be a more balanced lifestyle compared to an orthopedic surgeon, endocrinologist, or even a primary care physician? Especially if you were to own a practice and don't have many partners willing to take call with you? I believe practicing in any field of medicine is probably like anything else in life though where your getting out of it what you put into it.
My question is why would this be a more balanced lifestyle compared to an orthopedic surgeon, endocrinologist, or even a primary care physician? Especially if you were to own a practice and don't have many partners willing to take call with you? I believe practicing in any field of medicine is probably like anything else in life though where your getting out of it what you put into it.