Family Medicine

Training in family medicine gives a physician the flexibility to adapt to different practice environments. Family medicine physicians work in multispecialty group practices and in solo practice settings. More than 80% of family medicine physicians choose to have hospital privileges. Some limit their practice to an emergency department or work exclusively within the hospital. Many family medicine physicians provide care in a combination of settings. They may work full-time or part-time. They may work within a managed care plan or a group for a set salary, or they may run their own business. Family medicine physicians may pursue careers in public health, government, academia, and political office.

Academic Advising

IU School of Medicine offers extensive academic advising support to help medical students chart a career course that meets their skills and interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the tenth consecutive year, family medicine physicians were number one on the list of Merritt Hawkins’ most requested physician recruiting assignments with an average starting physician salary of $225,000. Job openings continue to be strong for family medicine physicians. Demand is expected to remain strong as the U.S. population grows and the need for medical care increases with the increasing prevalence of chronic disease.