• J Gen Intern Med · Mar 2008

    Part-time physicians...prevalent, connected, and satisfied.

    • Hilit F Mechaber, Rachel B Levine, Linda Baier Manwell, Marlon P Mundt, Mark Linzer, MEMO Investigators, Mark Schwartz, Deborah Dowell, Perry An, Karla Felix, Julia McMurray, James Bobula, Mary Beth Plane, William Scheckler, John Frey, Jessica Sherrieb, Jessica Grettie, Barbara Horner-Ibler, Ann Maguire, Laura Paluch, Bernice Man, Anita Varkey, Elizabeth Arce, Joseph Rabatin, Elianne Riska, JudyAnn Bigby, Thomas R Konrad, Peggy Leatt, Stewart Babbott, and Eric Williams.
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33101, USA. hmechabe@med.miami.edu
    • J Gen Intern Med. 2008 Mar 1; 23 (3): 300-3.

    ObjectiveThe health care workforce is evolving and part-time practice is increasing. The objective of this work is to determine the relationship between part-time status, workplace conditions, and physician outcomes.DesignMinimizing error, maximizing outcome (MEMO) study surveyed generalist physicians and their patients in the upper Midwest and New York City.Measurements And Main ResultsPhysician survey of stress, burnout, job satisfaction, work control, intent to leave, and organizational climate. Patient survey of satisfaction and trust. Responses compared by part-time and full-time physician status; 2-part regression analyses assessed outcomes associated with part-time status. Of 751 physicians contacted, 422 (56%) participated. Eighteen percent reported part-time status (n = 77, 31% of women, 8% of men, p < .001). Part-time physicians reported less burnout (p < .01), higher satisfaction (p < .001), and greater work control (p < .001) than full-time physicians. Intent to leave and assessments of organizational climate were similar between physician groups. A survey of 1,795 patients revealed no significant differences in satisfaction and trust between part-time and full-time physicians.ConclusionsPart-time is a successful practice style for physicians and their patients. If favorable outcomes influence career choice, an increased demand for part-time practice is likely to occur.

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