New Research Speaks to Question of Whether Medicine Is Still a Calling
The new report, “Is Medicine Still a Calling? Exploring Physician Attitudes About Purpose in Medicine,” reveals that 90% of physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) report they saw medicine as a calling when they began their careers. While half shared that their sense of calling has faded over time, 50% of respondents indicated high or fairly high levels of engagement at work. The research, conducted in January 2025, surveyed physicians and APPs nationally to understand what inspired them to pursue medicine and to find out if those reasons are still motivating. More than 1,200 respondents working in both permanent and locum tenens roles responded to the survey.
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