Medical consulting is the most popular medical side gig for physicians, according to Medscape's 2023 'Physician Side Gigs Report.'
The report surveyed 1,939 physicians across 29 specialties, with 37% reporting that they currently have a side gig going.
Here are the most popular physician side gigs in medicine:
|
Side gig |
Percentage |
|
Medical consulting |
25% |
|
Expert witness |
18% |
|
Medical moonlighting |
17% |
|
Chart review |
15% |
|
Speaking engagements |
14% |
|
Telemedicine |
12% |
|
Healthcare startup |
4% |
|
Medical device development |
4% |
|
Medical spa work |
4% |
|
Mental health counseling or therapy |
3% |