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Nicholas R Pruthi¹, Allison Deal¹, Joshua Langston¹

¹Department of Urology and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Urology Practice

|August 18, 2023

Summary

Job satisfaction among US urologists is influenced by income, work hours, practice type, and age. Understanding these factors is key to retaining skilled urologists in patient care and research.

Keywords:

personal satisfaction practice patterns, physicians’socioeconomic factors urology workplace

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Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

Limited data exists on job satisfaction within the field of urology.
Understanding urologist job satisfaction is crucial for workforce retention and quality patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the current level of job satisfaction among practicing urologists in the United States.
To identify demographic and workplace factors significantly impacting urologist job satisfaction.

Main Methods:

A survey was distributed to the American Urological Association's domestic membership.
Data from 848 urologists were analyzed using linear regression models to identify predictors of job satisfaction.
Job satisfaction was measured on a 1-to-5 scale.

Main Results:

70% of surveyed urologists reported overall job satisfaction.
Job satisfaction exhibited a U-shaped relationship with age.
Higher income, fewer call days, fellowship training, and academic practice were associated with increased job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

Income, work hours, academic practice setting, and age are significant determinants of job satisfaction for urologists.
Addressing these factors is vital for the continued engagement of urologists in clinical practice, research, and education.
This study provides valuable insights into the drivers of job satisfaction in urology.