The survey prompted a 5 percent response rate, with over 24,000 surveys sent out and over 1,200 responses. The findings were included in Meritt Hawkins’ 2015 Survey of Final-Year Medical Residents report.
Here are the top nine things residents consider when making a decision about where to practice, according to the survey:
1. Geographic location (69 percent)
2. Lifestyle (61 percent)
3. Adequate call hours and personal time (60 percent)
4. A good financial package (58 percent)
5. Proximity to family (48 percent)
6. Good medical facilities/equipment (48 percent)
7. Special support (32 percent)
8. Educational loan forgiveness (19 percent)
9. Low malpractice area (18 percent)
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