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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The recent thread on this forum led me make this post. I've been in practice for 8 years and hate many things about clinical medicine including call, documentation, insurance companies and crappy patients. I am currently applying for a position at the FDA. The lifestyle seems good but I am worried about making the move. I have trained a long time to see patients and am worried about making the break. A lot of my identity is tied to being a doctor and seeing patients. It may sound shallow, but it's true. 
Have any docs that have made the move to federal government work regretted the decision? Is the half day of seeing patients they allow worthwhile. Is it enough t make up for the change? Do you miss seeing patients everyday?
I would love others' input on the matter. Thanks![/quote]

What will new job entail?

What's your specialty? If you leave clinical med, you're hosed.

If you're primary care, get into a cash based model. More money , more time with patients[/quote]

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