Notes on employment for Physicians and surgeons

  • Many physicians and surgeons work long, irregular hours; almost one-third of physicians worked 60 or more hours a week in 2002.
  • New physicians are much less likely to enter solo practice and more likely to work as salaried employees of group medical practices, clinics, hospitals, or health networks.
  • Formal education and training requirements are among the most demanding of any occupation, but earnings are among the highest.




More information on Physicians and surgeons from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Physicians and surgeons occupation
Number of Physicians and surgeons in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Physicians and surgeons
Working conditions for Physicians and surgeons
Significant points for Physicians and surgeons
Training requirements for Physicians and surgeons



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