Call varies a great deal in terms of frequency and whether it is from home verses in hospital. Typically, most programs schedule call five to six nights per month with one weekend call each month. The annual salary does vary with region of the country and the local cost of living. Moonlighting is the opportunity to work outside of your residency program, for example, in a private clinic or emergency room, to earn extra money. Moonlighting is permitted at many programs within certain guidelines, provided it does not interfere with your ability to fulfill your duties as a resident.
Benefits vary tremendously among residency programs.
Further, if you are interested in teaching medical students or junior residents during your training, inquire if such opportunities exist. This provides you with more insight into the specialty and gives the program a chance to get to know you. See Table 2 for suggested clerkships. In order to be Board certified, physiatrists are required to take both a written and an oral examination. Part I is typically scheduled the spring of your 4th year and Part II is taken in the spring of the following year.