• To be a positive influence for others in the organization — 70 percent
• To affect change — 68 percent
• To be able to shape my own path more than if I were in a lower position — 53 percent
• Finding the challenges associated with leadership fulfilling — 47 percent
• Pride in rising to the top of an organization — 23 percent
• Financial compensation associated with the position — 21 percent
• To bolster my resume for future career opportunities — 16 percent
• Prestige — 14 percent
• Other — 2 percent
Note: The survey includes responses from a total of 3285 female physicians across all specialties. The above percentages represent physicians who are leaders.
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