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Physiatry seems so great to me on paper, yet, in person, I didn't really like my experience. My attending seemed to regret that she ever went into physiatry. She wouldn't say it, but she had a bitter edge to her that I couldn't understand (but I figure it may be due to dissatisfaction with the field). Also, my fourth-year resident seemed depressed and disappointed. He was going into a fellowship and wasn't happy about the job situation for physiatrists. The elephant in the room was: Why the heck are you considering physiatry if you could be doing something better? It was as if they couldn't believe I was showing up to work each day.
Here's my theory: Physiatrists in charge of inpatient units generally dislike their jobs. Physiatrists in the outpatient world generally like their jobs.
Comments?
Would any of you go into another lifestyle specialty if you were given the chance?
Here's my theory: Physiatrists in charge of inpatient units generally dislike their jobs. Physiatrists in the outpatient world generally like their jobs.
Comments?
Would any of you go into another lifestyle specialty if you were given the chance?