Physicians who are currently working part-time or have worked part-time share their experiences including the pros and cons of working part-time or other flexible options.

If you know a physician, perhaps yourself, who is working part-time or another flexible option and would like to be considered for a physician profile, send an e-mail to wpc@ama-assn.org.

Diane, shares insights into working part-time and finding life balance

For Diane working part-time at different points in her career has helped her balance a career and personal/family life.

Hyeon, job-share position

Hyeon finds working part-time in a job share position gives her the perfect balance for being both a physician and parent.

Jennifer, shares insights for negotiating part-time positions

Jennifer has tailored her career choices to match her work/life balance needs at different times in her life.

Leila, works part-time in academic medicine

For Leila working part-time has provided flexibility which has been valuable for balancing responsibilities in her life.

Karen, works part-time positions

Karen splits her time, earns a decent wage, and protects herself from burnout.

Claudia, two part-time positions

Claudia's key to job satisfaction is diversity in job responsibilities.

Robert, two part-time positions

Working part-time positions enables this physician to nuture interests in health research and policy.

Joan, part-time physician

As a senior physician Joan works part-time, is active in organized medicine and finds time for her hobbies and personal interests.

Jacqueline, after being diagnosed with cancer the way she practiced medicine changed

This physician worked part-time during her year of cancer treatment, and now works 40 hours a week allowing her to spend time with her family and practice medicine.