Mean income for ObGyns increased in 2012
A 2013 survey reveals that overall physician salaries increased from 2011, and obstetricians and gynecologists were no exception. However, less than half of ObGyns were satisfied with their compensation level.
The most rewarding part of the job
Discussing cost with patients
How ObGyns spend their time
How you spend your time
How many hours do you work? The number of hours in a workweek remained about the same. In 2012, 11% of ObGyns worked 41 to 45 hours; 13% worked 46 to 50 hours; 4% worked 51 to 55 hours; 9% worked 56 to 60 hours; and 20% reported working less than 30 hours.1
Time spent with patients? In 2012, most ObGyns spent less than 16 minutes with a patient: 30% reported spending 13 to 16 minutes; another 30% spent less than 13 minutes; and 17% saw patients for 21 minutes or longer.1
Demographics of the survey
Respondents to the Medscape survey totaled 21,878 US physicians and ranged in age from 28 years to older than 70; 66% were aged 40 to 64 years; 31% were female; 69% were male; and 89% were board certified.
Of the overall survey respondents, 5% (n = 1,094) were ObGyns. Of these respondents, 71% were aged 40 to 64; 43% were female; 57% were male; and 92% were board certified.1,2
