The survey, which included responses from more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers, explored their sense of purpose in medicine.
Here are five more findings:
1. Four out of five physicians rated their ability to live out their purpose as a 3 or higher on a 5-point scale.
2. Fifty-eight percent of physicians believe medicine was “definitely” a calling, while 70% cited a desire to help others as their primary motivation.
3. Forty-two percent of physicians strongly agree that their role is an integral part of their identity, while 39% somewhat agree.
4. APPs are more likely than physicians to say medicine was unquestionably a calling (72% vs. 58%) and are slightly more likely to report that this feeling has strengthened over time (29% vs. 20%).
5. Additionally, APPs are more likely than physicians to cite helping others as a primary motivator (83% vs. 70%) and to rate their ability to fulfill their purpose at the highest level on a 5-point scale (30% vs. 18%).
