Here's what residents said was the most important factor when seeking their first residency, according to Medscape's "2023 Resident Salary and Debt Report":
|
Reason |
Percentage |
|
Expected work-life balance |
76 percent |
|
Starting compensation |
71 percent |
|
Supportive organizational/practice environment |
55 percent |
|
Potential for career advancement |
26 percent |
|
Amount of support staff |
25 percent |
|
Educational/professional growth opportunities |
20 percent |
|
Patient population |
13 percent |
|
Prestige of the organization/practice |
11 percent |
|
Other |
5 percent |