Vacation in FM

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How much vacation time should a recently graduated FM resident reasonably expect?

How much vacation time is typical for a partner in FM?
 
Does anyone have any idea how many weeks of vacation Family physicians typically enjoy?
 
cliffhanger said:
Does anyone have any idea how many weeks of vacation Family physicians typically enjoy?

I assume you're asking about salaried positions, where your vacation is paid? I'd say 4 weeks/year is typical.
 
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Believe it's typically negotiable in many instances if you want more (with a decrease in pay of course).
 
I agree with KentW.

4 weeks paid vacation is typical for a starting physician.

However, 3 weeks can be reasonable if you get the major holidays and sick-leave (2wk/year range).
 
Lee Burnett said:
4 weeks paid vacation is typical for a starting physician.

However, 3 weeks can be reasonable if you get the major holidays and sick-leave (2wk/year range).

It's also expected that you're going to use some of that vacation time for CME.