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Michael Tsinberg1, Quan-Yang Duh, Robin M Cisco
1Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA. Michael.Tsinberg@ucsfmedctr.org
Surgery
|October 30, 2012
Summary
Recently trained endocrine surgeons are more likely to secure academic positions and join established practices than their senior colleagues. These early-career surgeons report higher job satisfaction and better financial compensation.
Area of Science:
- Endocrine Surgery
- Surgical Practice Management
- Career Development
Background:
- Ongoing debates exist regarding the challenging job market for young endocrine surgeons.
- This study investigates the practice patterns and job satisfaction of recently trained endocrine surgeons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze practice patterns of endocrine surgeons based on years in practice.
- To assess work-related satisfaction levels among endocrine surgeons at different career stages.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous survey was distributed to endocrine surgeons.
- Participants were categorized into "Young" (<3 years), "middle" (3-5 years), and "older" (>5 years) in practice groups.
Main Results:
- Recently trained surgeons are more likely to have academic practices (92% vs. 67%) and join established groups (54% vs. 42%).
- Younger surgeons reported higher satisfaction with financial compensation (3.2/4) and lifestyle (3.6/4) compared to older surgeons.
- 4% of young surgeons started their own practice versus 33% of older surgeons.
Conclusions:
- Recently trained endocrine surgeons are more likely to enter academic settings and established practices than previously thought.
- Overall job satisfaction, including financial and lifestyle aspects, is higher in recently trained endocrine surgeons.
