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Surgeon compensation and motivation.

K K Leitch1, P M Walker

  • 1The University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|June 8, 2000
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Academic surgeons desire better compensation for teaching and research, with financial bonuses being a key motivator. Tailored compensation packages considering individual preferences and specific motivational factors are most effective for motivating surgeons.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Practice
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Academic surgeons at health sciences centers face challenges in balancing clinical duties with academic responsibilities.
  • Current compensation models may not adequately reflect the value of non-clinical activities like teaching and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the motivational factors influencing academic surgeons' performance of tasks aligned with institutional mission statements.
  • To assess surgeons' preferences regarding compensation and incentives for academic activities.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 64 academic surgeons at The Toronto Hospital, assessing demographics, compensation, time allocation, and motivational factors.
  • The questionnaire included sections on benefits, incentives, and overall motivational drivers for various surgeon tasks.

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Main Results:

  • A majority of surgeons (81%) were compensated via fee-for-service, though only 54% preferred it, with significant interest in salary or alternative systems.
  • Academic surgeons dedicated 44% of their time to teaching/research but received only 14% of their income from these activities.
  • Financial bonuses were identified as a universal motivator, alongside task-specific factors like research facilities, mentorship, prestige, and interesting case types.

Conclusions:

  • Academic surgeons are undercompensated for their academic contributions, and many seek alternative compensation structures.
  • Motivation can be effectively shaped by understanding surgeons' receptiveness to mission-aligned tasks.
  • Optimal motivation strategies involve multifaceted compensation packages tailored to individual preferences and specific motivational drivers.