The disadvantages of physician side gigs: 6 thoughts 

Medscape laid out the disadvantages to physicians taking side gigs in its 2023 “Physician Side Gigs Report,” published Oct. 12. 

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Medscape surveyed 1,939 physicians across more than 29 specialties from Feb. 1 to May 10. 

Here are six anonymous physicians on the downside to taking on side gigs:

“There are a lot of hours involved and a lot to learn.”

“It can be nerve-wracking to follow changes in the investment markets.”

“You deal with bursts of too much work.”

“With consulting and serving as an expert witness, deadlines can sometimes be onerous.”

“When I am done with my side gig, I have to deal with the messages that stacked up while I was away from my office.”

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