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Serena Hua1, Sally Mahmoud-Werthmann1, Abigail Tapper1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California.

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Emergency physicians are leaving due to systemic issues like inadequate resources and misaligned incentives. Improving staffing, prioritizing safety, and offering career flexibility can enhance retention.

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Published on: January 15, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Management
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Physician attrition is rising, particularly among emergency physicians, impacting healthcare system stability.
  • Understanding the drivers of emergency physician attrition is crucial for developing effective retention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons behind emergency physician attrition.
  • To identify strategies for promoting the retention of emergency physicians in the workforce.

Main Methods:

  • A national qualitative study involving semistructured video interviews with 46 board-certified or board-eligible emergency physicians.
  • Participants were recruited through social media, alumni networks, and snowball sampling, with purposive sampling to ensure diversity in gender, practice setting, region, and experience.
  • Iterative thematic analysis was used to identify key themes related to attrition and retention.

Main Results:

  • A significant mismatch exists between increasing clinical demands and insufficient resources, hindering the provision of safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Physicians reported pervasive disrespect, interpersonal conflicts, and a devaluation of emergency medicine work, exacerbated by institutional focus on individual resilience.
  • Key factors contributing to attrition include stagnant resources, emphasis on volume/satisfaction over safety, limited growth opportunities, rigid career structures, and gender inequities, particularly for women.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency physicians are leaving due to structural health system failures, including misaligned incentives and inadequate resources.
  • Implementing institutional accountability for adequate staffing, prioritizing safety metrics, and fostering career adaptability are essential for physician retention.
  • These changes are vital for ensuring continued access to high-quality emergency care.