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Working hours in medicine
What are the hours like as a doctor?
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Harold E.’s Answer
It depends if you work in a corporate environment or private practice. Generally in a corporate setting you are restricted to a designated schedule. When you own your own solo practice, you have registered hours but may work as many as necessary. When you work in a group practice environment where you share after hours call duty with your partner ophthalmologist etc. your time schedule parallels corporate practice. The actual amount of time usually is 40-50 hours a week between patient interaction and paper work/ computer input.
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Deon’s Answer
Hi,
In addition to what Dr. Reaves has stated, your work hours are also dependent upon your specialty. For example a dermatologist has different work hours than a trauma surgeon. It also depends on how you structure your practice. For example if you are a traveling physician your work hours will be different than if you have stationary practice. Hope this helps!
In addition to what Dr. Reaves has stated, your work hours are also dependent upon your specialty. For example a dermatologist has different work hours than a trauma surgeon. It also depends on how you structure your practice. For example if you are a traveling physician your work hours will be different than if you have stationary practice. Hope this helps!
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Nashita’s Answer
It all depends on how much you want to work. I've seen physicians work 2 days a week and I've seen physicians work 7 days. It all depends on how you want to practice and in what setting, regardless of what specialty you're in.
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UZOMA’s Answer
It depends on your specialty. At least, 40 hours /week.