In this survey study of graduating EM residents in 2023, most respondents planned to practice clinical EM for 2 decades primarily in community or hybrid settings, with a minority of residents interested in rural practice. Career decisions are overarching and encompass career factors; lifestyle, location, professional fulfillment, and salary were the strongest career factors. Burnout, educational debt, and demographic characteristics were associated with career decisions. These findings have implications for workforce modeling, retention strategies, and policies to support the EM workforce.
Lu et al. (Tue,) studied this question.