Career Satisfaction of Surgical Specialties

Deshpande, Satish P.

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“…This finding is in keeping with rates reported in a survey of Canadian rhinologists 16 . High career satisfaction may lead to better healthcare services, higher patient satisfaction and fewer medical errors 17 . In contrast, a high rate of dissatisfaction leads to reduced work hours or to clinicians leaving the profession 18…”

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Factors influencing the choice of practice location among Canadian otolaryngologists

2019

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ObjectivesLittle is known about what shapes the choice of employment location in a competitive surgical specialty like otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. This study aimed to identify factors important in determining practice location among Canadian otolaryngologistsMethodsAn online survey was distributed nationally to active members of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The survey collected data on general demographics, current practice description, training location, factors deemed important in practice location decisions, and job satisfaction.ResultsA total of 122 survey responses were collected, with a similar proportion of participants in academic versus community practice. The majority of respondents (73 per cent) practised in the same province as their residency training. Participants identified job vacancy, colleague interaction, spouse opinion and hospital services as important in the decision of practice location.ConclusionKey determinants of practice location among Canadian otolaryngologists include job vacancies, spouse opinion, and colleague interactions. Overall, Canadian otolaryngologists report high satisfaction with current employment.

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“…Otolaryngologists appear to have similar career satisfaction when compared to other surgeons. Deshpande and Deshpande surveyed 762 surgeons from various specialties 17 . They reported that the ability to provide quality care, time with patients, income and financial incentives had a positive impact on career satisfaction.…”

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Factors influencing the choice of practice location among Canadian otolaryngologists

2019

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“…As far as surgical specialists in the U.S. are concerned, male and female surgeons have differed in certain aspects of their job satisfaction. Another study reported, for example, that female surgeons were more likely to cite personal and professional networks as key to success and to note a lack of autonomy and clinical pressure as reasons for dissatisfaction 37 …”

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Career and Professional Satisfaction of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents, Academic Surgeons, and Private Practitioners: Does Gender Matter?

Marti

Lanzon

Edwards

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Journal of Dental Education

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The aims of this study were to determine whether male vs. female oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residents, academic surgeons (i.e., faculty members), and private practitioners in the U.S. differed in their general career satisfaction and job/professional satisfaction. Survey data were collected in 2011-12 from 267 OMS residents (response rate 55%), 271 OMS academic surgeons (response rate 31%), and 417 OMS private practitioners (response rates 13% web-based survey and 29% postal mail survey). The results showed that while the male vs. female OMS private practitioners and academic surgeons did not differ in their career satisfaction, the female residents had a lower career satisfaction than the male residents (on four-point scale with 4=most satisfied: 3.03 vs. 3.65; p<0.01). The male vs. female OMS private practitioners and academic surgeons also did not differ in their job satisfaction. However, the female residents agreed on average less that they were able to practice OMS in the way they want, felt less proud to be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, were less satisfied with their career, and were more likely to consider a career change in the next five years than the male residents. While these male and female oral and maxillofacial surgeons in private practice and academia did not differ in their career and job satisfaction, the male and female residents differed significantly, with female residents reporting a significantly poorer career and job satisfaction than male residents. Future research needs to explore ways to improve career and professional satisfaction of female OMS residents.

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“…With respect to academic faculty across the country, 63% report being "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their medical schools as a place to work [8,9]. The satisfaction rate is lower for general and specialist surgeons at 51.3% and 57.7% respectively [9].…”

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Low Career Satisfaction and Compensation Disparities may Contribute to Vascular Surgery Assistant Professor Attrition

Satiani¹,

Prakash²

2017

Vasc Med Surg

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Objectives: We analyzed APVS satisfaction, compensation, perceived and actual gaps between academic and private practice compensation.Methods: 22 APVS completed a survey. Compensation data for APVS and private practice vascular surgeons (PPVS) was gathered from the Medical Group Management Association and Association of American Medical Colleges, respectively. Compensation was compared between APVS and PPVS in practice < 7 years.Results: 31.82% of respondents were satisfied with their career. 22.73% were dissatisfied. 22.73% of respondents were satisfied with their compensation. 59.09% were dissatisfied. APVS believed PPVS with equal experience earned compensation 30.5% greater than theirs and would relinquish their academic appointment if their compensation increased by 41.67%. There was a $70.7K inflation adjusted compensation difference between APVS and PPVS with < 7 years of experience in 2003 (P=0.043) which increased to $114.9K by 2012 (P=.001).Conclusion: APVS report low career satisfaction. There is a widening compensation gap between junior academic and private practice vascular surgeons. Among other measures to improve faculty satisfaction and retention, academic center leadership should consider utilizing non-academic compensation benchmarks to improve recruitment and retention of prospective and current APVS.

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Career Satisfaction of Surgical Specialties

Abstract: Ability to provide quality care, time with patients, income, and financial incentives had a significant positive impact on career satisfaction. Similarly, threat of malpractice and high proportion of Hispanic patients had a negative impact on career satisfaction.

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Factors influencing the choice of practice location among Canadian otolaryngologists

Factors influencing the choice of practice location among Canadian otolaryngologists

Career and Professional Satisfaction of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents, Academic Surgeons, and Private Practitioners: Does Gender Matter?

Low Career Satisfaction and Compensation Disparities may Contribute to Vascular Surgery Assistant Professor Attrition

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