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What do gastroenterology trainees want: recognition, remuneration or recreation?
G C Harewood1, D S Pardi, S L Hansel
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. harewood.gavin@gmail.com
Background:
Occupational psychologists have identified three factors important in motivating physicians: financial reward, academic recognition, time off.
Aim:
To assess motivators among gastroenterology (GI) trainees.
Methods:
A questionnaire was distributed to GI trainees to assess their motivators: (1) work fewer hours for less lucrative rate, (2) reduction in salary/increase in hours for academic protected time, and (3) work longer hours for higher total salary, but less lucrative hourly rate.
Results:
Overall, 61 trainees responded; 52% of trainees would work shorter hours for less lucrative rate; 60% would accept a disproportionate reduction in salary/increase in hours for academic protected time; 54% would work longer hours for more money but less lucrative rate. Most trainees (93%) accepted at least one scenario.
Conclusions:
Most GI trainees are willing to modify their job description to align with their personal values. Tailoring job descriptions according to these values can yield economic benefits to GI Divisions.
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