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Outlook for the future of the obstetrician-gynecologist workforce
Britta L Anderson1, Ralph W Hale, Edward Salsberg
1Research Department, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC 20024, USA. banderson@acog.org
Objective:
The objective of the study was to assess the future physician workforce with a sample of obstetrician-gynecologists.
Study Design:
Two separate surveys regarding career satisfaction and retirement plans were sent to random samples of obstetrician-gynecologists under age 50 years (n = 2,000) and over the age of 50 (n = 2,100).
Results:
Obstetrician-gynecologists over the age of 50 years who were working part time or were female were more satisfied than those working full time or were male. Obstetrician-gynecologists (under and over age 50 years) who were concerned about liability and unable to balance their work and personal lives were more dissatisfied. Obstetrician-gynecologists retired earlier than planned because of rising malpractice costs and later than planned because of high career satisfaction.
Conclusion:
Low career satisfaction may be adding to the already shrinking physician workforce. Offering part-time work opportunities and alleviating liability concerns may increase career satisfaction and help to combat a future of the physician workforce shortage.
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