Mar.–Apr. 2007
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At what point in your residency did you begin to seriously examine practice opportunities – actually obtaining information, arranging interviews, etc.?
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2006
|
2003
|
2001
|
| Six Months Before Completion |
27% |
27% |
70% |
| One Year Before Completion |
40% |
48% |
25% |
| Over One Year Before Completion |
33% |
25% |
5% |
Which of the following types of compensation would you prefer at the start of your first professional practice? |
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|
2006
|
2003*
|
2001*
|
| Salary with Production Bonus |
91% |
58% |
62% |
| Salary |
39% |
20% |
30% |
| Income Guarantee |
33% |
14% |
3% |
| Unsure |
4% |
8% |
N/A |
| Bank Loan |
<1% |
0% |
0% |
| 100% Productivity |
N/A |
0% |
5% |
*In 2003 and 2001 respondents were asked for one preference only. |
Source: Merritt Hawkins 2006 Survey of Final-Year Medical Residents; (800) 876-0500,
www.merritthawkins.com
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