Emergency Medicine Physicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary

$335,550/yr

Typical range

$184,830 – $418,890

Education

Doctoral degree

Time to entry

About 8+ years of higher education

What a Emergency Medicine Physicians does

Emergency medicine physicians diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries in emergency departments, stabilizing patients and determining appropriate care levels. They work in fast-paced environments managing everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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