Becker's Healthcare March 6, 2025
Patsy Newitt

A new report from Jackson Physician Search and LocumTenens.com reveals that only 21% of physicians would recommend a medical career to young people, and just 32% would choose the profession again.

The survey, which included responses from more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers, explored their sense of purpose in medicine.

Here are five more findings:

1. Four out of five physicians rated their ability to live out their purpose as a 3 or higher on a 5-point scale.

2. Fifty-eight percent of physicians believe medicine was “definitely” a calling, while 70% cited a desire to help...

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