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Rheumatologists are the happiest physicians outside of work, according to a recent survey.&nbsp;The findings, reported in Medscape&rsquo;s&nbsp;Physician Lifestyle &amp; Happiness Report 2019, ranked physicians&rsquo; happiness outside of work and broke it down by specialty. Rheumatologists topped the list, with 65% of respondents reporting happiness outside of work. Also close to the top of the list were otolaryngologists (60%), endocrinologists (59%), and pediatricians (58%). Last year, allergists, dermatologists, emergency physicians, and ophthalmologists topped the list; this year, they ranked at 55%, 49%, 57%, and 56%, respectively. Neurologists reported the lowest happiness (45%).&nbsp;Also&nbsp;toward the bottom of the list were cardiologists (47%) and infectious disease specialists (46%)&mdash;remaining low in the rankings for the second year in a row, researchers noted.&nbsp;Rheumatologists also ranked in the top 10 for high self-esteem at 63%. Topping off the list were plastic surgeons (73%), urologists (68%),&nbsp;ophthalmologists (67%), endocrinologists (67%), orthopedic specialists (66%), nephrologists (65%), pulmonologists (63%), gastroenterologists (63%), and general surgeons (63%). Oncologists (48%) and infectious disease specialists (47%) rounded out the bottom of the list.&nbsp;Happiest marriages, stratified by specialty, also saw rheumatologists near the top, tying for the number four spot with nephrologists, both reporting 60%. The top three spots were claimed by otolaryngologists (67%), plastic surgeons (64%), and urologists (64%).&nbsp;Rheumatologists made up 1% of the total survey respondents. Family medicine specialists had the greatest representation (13%), followed by pediatricians (10%). All other specialties had representation less than 10%. A total of 15,029 U.S.-based physicians filled out the survey, which was conducted between July 27, 2018, and Oct. 16, 2018.&nbsp;<a href="https://proddocwire.wpengine.com/rheumatology/working-with-specialists-cant-we-all-just-get-along/">Working&nbsp;With&nbsp;Specialists: Can&rsquo;t We All Just Get Along?</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://proddocwire.wpengine.com/conference-coverage/the-allergists-guide-to-the-gold-guidelines-for-copd/">The Allergist&rsquo;s Guide to the GOLD Guidelines for COPD</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://proddocwire.wpengine.com/conference-coverage/acr-conference-coverage/american-college-of-rheumatology-prepares-guideline-on-reproductive-health-in-rheumatic-disease/">American College of Rheumatology Prepares Guideline on Reproductive Health in Rheumatic Disease</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://proddocwire.wpengine.com/docwire-pick/lung-cancer-nurse-specialists-2/">Study: Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists&rsquo; Impact on Anticancer Treatment</a>&nbsp;Source:<a href="https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2019-lifestyle-happiness-6011057">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2019-lifestyle-happiness-6011057">Medscape</a>

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