Hi all,
I'm a currently a second year medical student contemplating the intimidating decision of choosing a field of medicine (in between my studying and preparation for boards, that is!). I know I still have plenty of time to decide, and I still need to rotate through the different fields and hopefully find the right "fit" for me. However, I know I have a strong preference for a field where private practice is an option. I don't come from a family of doctors, rather from a family of business owners. The possibility of working to run an efficient practice that takes great care of patients is really my ideal scenario.
My question for you all is this - what fields and practice models still offer good opportunity in private practice? If you're in private practice, what is your set up and do you think this will be sustainable?
My understanding is that some specialities that rely on compensation from procedures that may be subject to future cuts (ex: GI with colonoscopies). I've also learned a lot about the DPC movement in primary care, and specifically its rejection of the insurance-driven high volume model. However, I'm unsure of the DPC movement's viability in an environment moving towards massive health systems.
I know that following my interests and finding a field with the right "fit" clinically will be very important. I'm confident that my medical school education will give me good exposure to the clinical side of the various fields. However, I'm not sure I'll get exposure to viability of private practice in the various fields. Thus, I'm asking you. What fields appear to have a future where private practice will be viable?
Thanks in advance for your time.
I'm a currently a second year medical student contemplating the intimidating decision of choosing a field of medicine (in between my studying and preparation for boards, that is!). I know I still have plenty of time to decide, and I still need to rotate through the different fields and hopefully find the right "fit" for me. However, I know I have a strong preference for a field where private practice is an option. I don't come from a family of doctors, rather from a family of business owners. The possibility of working to run an efficient practice that takes great care of patients is really my ideal scenario.
My question for you all is this - what fields and practice models still offer good opportunity in private practice? If you're in private practice, what is your set up and do you think this will be sustainable?
My understanding is that some specialities that rely on compensation from procedures that may be subject to future cuts (ex: GI with colonoscopies). I've also learned a lot about the DPC movement in primary care, and specifically its rejection of the insurance-driven high volume model. However, I'm unsure of the DPC movement's viability in an environment moving towards massive health systems.
I know that following my interests and finding a field with the right "fit" clinically will be very important. I'm confident that my medical school education will give me good exposure to the clinical side of the various fields. However, I'm not sure I'll get exposure to viability of private practice in the various fields. Thus, I'm asking you. What fields appear to have a future where private practice will be viable?
Thanks in advance for your time.
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