Starting FM salary in big cities

[852041]

Hi guys!
I'm a UK trained family doctor (GC) who has been practising for about 10 years now and want to move to the USA. I already recognised my studies/ "residency"(passed USMLE Steps etc.) and I was set on finding a job on the east coast. Before starting the interviewing session for FM positions, what would be a decent starting salary,in particular, in big cities ? I have to underline the fact that I didn't re-do my residency in the USA thanks to a mutual agreement between the UK - USA therefore I was directly admitted to sit the ABFM Family Medicine Certification Examination after doing all the exams required. Any thoughts/advice/experience is willingly accepted!

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[Atlas Shrugged]

Not related to your question, but I find it odd that the RCGPGB will no longer allow ABFM docs reciprocity as of 2000.

 

[septoplasty]

I doubt your training matters when you apply for the jobs.. just as long as your board certified.

You can actually look up salaries online (with actual jobs) to give you a better idea.

In general, bigger cities you'll make considerably less vs. the opposite.

 

[852041]

I doubt your training matters when you apply for the jobs.. just as long as your board certified.

You can actually look up salaries online (with actual jobs) to give you a better idea.

In general, bigger cities you'll make considerably less vs. the opposite.

What I've seen so far is that the range is between 200k-250k...but,in my case, I will be considered as a "new graduate" and honestly I don't think if I ask for, let's say 220k, I'll be offered the job or not ( in most cases I'll be shut down) that's why what would be a decent pay - in US terms - to go for ? I know my UK experience doesn't count,but still I don't want to sell myself short.

 

[Pisiform]

I thought everyone had to do residency in order to be eligible to practice in US?

 

[852041]

I thought everyone had to do residency in order to be eligible to practice in US?

There are some agreements with other countries such as Canada/Australia/New Zealand and Great Britain only if you are a family doctor/GP, not specialist.

 

[Pisiform]

There are some agreements with other countries such as Canada/Australia/New Zealand and Great Britain only if you are a family doctor/GP, not specialist.

Well to answer your question, it depends what kind of job will you be looking for? Outpatient only? Inpatient Hospitalist work only? Traditional inpatient & outpatient? OB coverage?
and also which city you will be working in, urban, rural etc.? And if you are Board certified or just eligible?

Form experience, my sister is working in a fairly big city - a suburb of Chicago, getting close to 260 for 7 on 7 off hospitalist work.
NYC would be more close to 180-200 range and has high cost of living. The more rural and underserved you go, the pay will increase more

I am sure anywhere you go, the least you will make is 180k or so... but average is usually around 200-250k

 

[852041]

Well to answer your question, it depends what kind of job will you be looking for? Outpatient only? Inpatient Hospitalist work only? Traditional inpatient & outpatient? OB coverage?
and also which city you will be working in, urban, rural etc.? And if you are Board certified or just eligible?

Form experience, my sister is working in a fairly big city - a suburb of Chicago, getting close to 260 for 7 on 7 off hospitalist work.
NYC would be more close to 180-200 range and has high cost of living. The more rural and underserved you go, the pay will increase more

I am sure anywhere you go, the least you will make is 180k or so... but average is usually around 200-250k

Thank you for the information! Honestly,the only thing I wouldn't do is the OB coverage,open to everything else.

 

[Residency Match Insiders]

Hi! I currently work in Los Angeles, in Pasadena, my group pays outpatient FP 200 salary+ 20 sign on bonus+ 5 relocation, inpatient FP/IM is 230 for new grads without cert and 240 with cert + same benefits. Other beenfits include paid malpractice with tail coverage, health and dental. I think that you negotiate and come directly to them you can do more, the error most make is to rely in a Locums company, those guys get paid 20K to present you to possible employers and then they send you to the dessert. If you or someone wants to get more info, my group is always looking for people!

 

[Methodnike]

Starting Salaries near Cincinnati on the Kentucky side usually around 180k for outpatient only (4 days a week) or combined, and 220k for hospitalist work (7 on, 7 off).
Starting bonuses are usually négociable.
I wouldn't worry too much about your starting salary however if you are joining a busy practice and you are paid by volume (fee for service)

Hi guys!
I'm a UK trained family doctor (GC) who has been practising for about 10 years now and want to move to the USA. I already recognised my studies/ "residency"(passed USMLE Steps etc.) and I was set on finding a job on the east coast. Before starting the interviewing session for FM positions, what would be a decent starting salary,in particular, in big cities ? I have to underline the fact that I didn't re-do my post-training/ residency in the USA thanks to a mutual agreement between the UK - USA therefore I was directly admitted to sit the ABFM Family Medicine Certification Examination after doing all the exams required. Any thoughts/advice/experience is willingly accepted!