The Liver Meeting 2019-A Day in the Life of a Community-based Hepatologist

A Day in the Life of a Community-based Hepatologist

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The speaker provides insights into the life of a community hepatologist, discussing practice settings, from private to hospital-based, and the variability in patient types and procedures. They highlight the trend of hospital acquisitions of private practices, impacting physician autonomy and financial aspects. Comparisons between academic and non-academic settings are drawn, emphasizing factors like workload, hierarchy, and research opportunities. The importance of contract negotiation and understanding the institution's dynamics is stressed. Personal experiences transitioning between academia and private practice are shared, focusing on the balance of autonomy, workload, and compensation. The speaker advises to choose a practice setting based on personal interests and priorities, rather than chasing perceived benefits.

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Presenter: Ayman A. Koteish

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community hepatologist

practice settings

hospital acquisitions

academic vs non-academic settings

contract negotiation