Profession
Michigan tracks resident retention
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted July 9, 2007
Michigan officials are tracking medical residents' practice intentions as a way to help recruit and retain physicians in anticipation of a physician shortage. A recent Michigan Dept. of Community Health survey found that 69% of residents training in the state had yet to start a job search, making them prime recruitment targets.
The 2006 survey of medical residents and fellows found:
- 26% plan to stay in Michigan to practice.
- 30% intend to go to another state.
- 42% are undecided.
- 55% plan to enter a partnership or group practice.
- 20% plan to complete subspecialty training.
Findings from practicing physicians include:
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2007/07/09/prbf0709.htm.
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