To become a psychiatrist, you must complete 4 years of medical school, followed by 4 years of psychiatry residency. They are not to be confused with psychologists who complete either Master’s or PhD level training and only use non-pharmacologic therapies to treat patients.
In terms of competitiveness, psychiatry is ranked #22 on the 2022 Med School Insiders Competitiveness Index and is the third least competitive specialty in our analysis.
The average psychiatrist earns $287,000/year and works 47 hours per week.
If you enjoy spending time with patients, psychiatry is hard to beat. You can regularly have 45-60 minute appointments in addition to having the opportunity to see them develop and improve with time.
That being said, psychiatrists also often deal with difficult patient populations that can be challenging to manage. You must also be comfortable helping patients work through emotionally heavy situations and listening to upsetting and tragic stories.
But if you’re interested in the mind and enjoy talking with people and hearing their stories, psychiatry may be a good fit.
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