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What do gastroenterology trainees want: recognition, remuneration or recreation?

BACKGROUND

Occupational psychologists have identified three factors important in motivating physicians: financial reward, academic recognition, time off.

AIM

To assess motivators among gastroenterology (GI) trainees.

METHODS

A questionnaire was distributed to GI trainees to assess their motivators: (1) work fewer hours for less lucrative rate, (2) reduction in salary/increase in hours for academic protected time, and (3) work longer hours for higher total salary, but less lucrative hourly rate.

RESULTS

Overall, 61 trainees responded; 52% of trainees would work shorter hours for less lucrative rate; 60% would accept a disproportionate reduction in salary/increase in hours for academic protected time; 54% would work longer hours for more money but less lucrative rate. Most trainees (93%) accepted at least one scenario.

CONCLUSIONS

Most GI trainees are willing to modify their job description to align with their personal values. Tailoring job descriptions according to these values can yield economic benefits to GI Divisions.