Expert Witness Side Gigs: Good Pay, Rewarding Work
Expert witness work offers physicians an interesting and well-compensated side gig, with many doctors finding it rewarding. Approximately 39% of physicians engage in side gigs, with medical support roles being the most common. This work often involves reviewing medical records and may require court appearances, with compensation varying by specialty and case complexity.
- ▪About 39% of physicians work side gigs, with 35% involving medical support work.
- ▪The most common types of expert witness work involve malpractice and personal injury cases.
- ▪Doctors are compensated for both chart reviews and court appearances, with fees varying by specialty.
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Medical knowledge paired with courtroom drama can be a fascinating combination for many doctors, who describe expert witness work as interesting and well-paid. Doing this work has its pros and cons, but could this be a fruitful side gig for you?About 39% of physicians work side gigs, according to Medscape’s Physicians and Side Gigs Report 2025. Of those, the most popular (35%) involve medical support work, which includes expert witness, chart review, and training.Working as an expert witness typically starts with doing a chart review for the case and may continue through giving depositions or appearing in court if a case goes to trial.“I enjoyed doing it and it was also a learning experience,” said Richard S.
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