Although patient volume temporarily declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rheumatologists saw a larger increase in compensation in 2020 than in 2019, according to a recent Medscape survey.
A 2017 survey showed that rheumatologists’ pay has plateaued. And according to Anne Bass, MD, many cognitive fields, such as pediatrics and endocrinology, remain underpaid due to the current reimbursement structure…
A new Medscape survey found that rheumatology has the second-highest burnout level among the 29 specialties included, with 50% of the rheumatology respondents saying they’re experiencing “burnout.” To which some rheumatologists are responding: Really? ad goes here:advert-1ADVERTISEMENTSCROLL TO CONTINUE“I was quite surprised by this,” says Beth Jonas, MD, chief of the Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology…
A 2019 report says rheumatologists are the happiest medical specialists outside of work. Simon Helfgott, MD, says this finding shows “we have been able to blend an interesting, intellectually stimulating profession and practice with the ability to help people.”..