I'm three years out of training - took the first job offered to me, and it's pretty good. I work at a big managed care system in NorCal, and for the most part I like the complexity of my patients, the patient load, and the benefits, which are excellent. I also work 0.6 FTE which is critical for me because my husband travels a lot for his job and I have two kids under 3.
We are considering a cross-country move to be closer to family, but I am worried about leaving my job. Honestly I just don't have anything to compare it to, which is part of the worry. I'm in Derm, and I hate the thought of doing skin checks all day or hustling for money by doing unnecessary procedures. I'm salaried right now, I see mostly complex med-derm or peds patients, and I do some excisions (no cosmetics).
I guess what I'm asking is, does a similar job exist elsewhere? Should I consider locums? With two young kids I would prefer to stay part-time, or even half-time. I just don't want to be bored out of my mind - deep down I feel like doing the high-volume, high-RVU Derm thing would drive me out of medicine within about a week. It's just not for me. Maybe academics?
Any insights would be appreciated.
We are considering a cross-country move to be closer to family, but I am worried about leaving my job. Honestly I just don't have anything to compare it to, which is part of the worry. I'm in Derm, and I hate the thought of doing skin checks all day or hustling for money by doing unnecessary procedures. I'm salaried right now, I see mostly complex med-derm or peds patients, and I do some excisions (no cosmetics).
I guess what I'm asking is, does a similar job exist elsewhere? Should I consider locums? With two young kids I would prefer to stay part-time, or even half-time. I just don't want to be bored out of my mind - deep down I feel like doing the high-volume, high-RVU Derm thing would drive me out of medicine within about a week. It's just not for me. Maybe academics?
Any insights would be appreciated.
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