Doximity surveyed more than 1,100 physicians in a broad range of specialties between February and March.
When asked about the effects of the physician shortage, most physicians (67%) said they have experienced overwork or burnout and diminished job satisfaction (60%). Twenty-seven percent said they have experienced anxiety or depression.
Here are the settings and locations by the severity of physician shortages:
Practice type
Health system/IDN/ACO
Mild: 16%
Moderate: 43%
Severe: 36%
Not impacted: 5%
Hospital
Mild: 10%
Moderate: 42%
Severe: 40%
Not impacted: 8%
Multi-specialty group
Mild: 15%
Moderate: 47%
Severe: 29%
Not impacted: 9%
Academic
Mild: 10%
Moderate: 49%
Severe: 29%
Not impacted: 12%
Single-specialty group
Mild: 19%
Moderate: 46%
Severe: 22%
Not impacted: 13%
Solo practice
Mild: 23%
Moderate: 26%
Severe: 20%
Not impacted: 31%
Location
Rural
Mild: 12%
Moderate: 51%
Severe: 32%
Not impacted: 5%
Suburban
Mild: 16%
Moderate: 45%
Severe: 27%
Not impacted: 12%
Urban
Mild: 14%
Moderate: 42%
Severe: 31%
Not impacted: 13%
Mixed
Mild: 9%
Moderate: 32%
Severe: 44%
Not impacted: 15%
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