Survey: 5 Most Rewarding Aspects of Being a Physician

Most physicians agree that being good at what they do and finding answers is the most rewarding aspect of being a physician, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2014.

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The report includes responses from more than 24,000 physicians in 25 specialties.

Here are the most rewarding aspects of being a physician, according to the report:

•    Being good at what I do/finding answers and diagnoses — 34 percent
•    Gratitude/relationships with patients — 33 percent
•    Knowing that I am making the world a better place — 12 percent
•    Making good money at a job that I like — 10 percent
•    Being proud of being a doctor — 6 percent

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