Physician Happiness and Career Fulfillment Quiz

What percentage of physicians report feeling happy outside of work?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

Which specialty was reported as having the happiest physicians in both 2019 and 2020?

• Otolaryngology

• Endocrinology

• Rheumatology

• Neurology

What is considered the most rewarding part of the job by 27% of physicians?

• High salary

• Patient gratitude and relationships

• Flexible work hours

• Research opportunities

Which specialty ranks highest in terms of feeling fairly compensated despite being in the bottom five for total compensation?

• Cardiology

• Orthopedics

• Public Health and Preventive Medicine

• Dermatology

What percentage of doctors would take a salary reduction for better work-life balance?

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%

Which specialty is NOT among the top five with the highest levels of burnout?

• Emergency Medicine

• Critical Care

• OB GYN

• Dermatology

What is a major source of burnout according to the literature?

• Limited career advancement

• Excessive research demands

• Too much charting and paperwork

• Lack of patient interaction

What should be a primary consideration when choosing a medical specialty?

• The specialty's average happiness rating

• The specialty's competitiveness

• Personal enjoyment and strengths

• The specialty's historical prestige

What is a common mistake made by residents when choosing a specialty?

• Choosing based on salary alone

• Choosing based on location

• Choosing a less competitive specialty due to self-doubt

• Choosing based on peer pressure

What is emphasized as more important than the specialty you choose?

• The medical school you attend

• The research opportunities available

• What you do with your specialty

• The number of hours you work