What side gigs are physicians taking in medicine?

Medical consulting is the most popular medical side gig for physicians, according to Medscape’s 2023 ‘Physician Side Gigs Report.’

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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%

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