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I'm just wondering if it is possible to work "part time" hours as a physician (whatever that means ). I realize it probably depends on your specialty of course, but I have been told different things. The general stereotype (mostly from the media) is that all doctors work a million hours a week, never see their families, all of their marriages go down the tubes, etc. But you're not a slave, you should be able to approach an employer with your availability and shift preferences, just like any other job correct? I'm only asking because I plan to start a family during or just after residency, and if I wanted to cut back on my hours once I finish and am a fully practicing physician to spend more time with my kids, I want to be able to do that. I plan to work hard of course, but practicing medicine will not be my entire life. Any suggestions?
Should I factor this into my choice of a specialty? I don't want to start pursuing something that won't give me this option later as a physician.
I will have significant student loan debt, as will my wife most likely, so perhaps part time work wouldn't be an option for several years until we get that under control? I don't mind driving a beat-up Honda to work every day either, I don't need the newest benz on the road to make me happy!
Sorry if this seems like a dumb post, I just don't know much about the doctor lifestyle and how easy it is to juggle everything at once. Any input would be much appreciated, thank you!
Should I factor this into my choice of a specialty? I don't want to start pursuing something that won't give me this option later as a physician.
I will have significant student loan debt, as will my wife most likely, so perhaps part time work wouldn't be an option for several years until we get that under control? I don't mind driving a beat-up Honda to work every day either, I don't need the newest benz on the road to make me happy!
Sorry if this seems like a dumb post, I just don't know much about the doctor lifestyle and how easy it is to juggle everything at once. Any input would be much appreciated, thank you!