ID is probably second to only Derm in terms of happiness on most polls/statistics I've seen over the internet. Talking to some fellows and attendings has confirmed it. When I asked one of them why are they so happy, s/he said "because we have freedom in our practice, we don't follow strict evidence-based protocols and guidelines like i.e. cardiology". Which may or may not be true but that was his/her reason.
Why? I understand that the lifestyle is good. But the pay is still the lowest out of all specialties. How good does the lifestyle have to be to compensate for the "low" income? Do they work <30 hour weeks and spend most of that time playing Twister together or something?
Seriously though, what is the secret? Am I missing out?
Why? I understand that the lifestyle is good. But the pay is still the lowest out of all specialties. How good does the lifestyle have to be to compensate for the "low" income? Do they work <30 hour weeks and spend most of that time playing Twister together or something?
Seriously though, what is the secret? Am I missing out?