Oral surgeons, how much/often do you take call after residency and does it significantly interfere with your lives outside of work?

Until recently, I was under the impression that the average oral surgeon could expect to take as much call as any other surgeon after residency (so much that it becomes an impediment to having a family, pursuing projects outside of work, getting enough sleep). I found out that while they almost always have to take call if they desire hospital privileges and board certification, it’s supposedly not enough to prevent them from having the relatively predictable schedule associated with other... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums