Background Specialty-specific data on career satisfaction may be useful for understanding
physician workforce trends and for counseling medical students about career options.
Methods We analyzed cross-sectional data from 6,590 physicians (response rate, 53%) in
Round 4 (2004-2005) of the Community Tracking Study Physician Survey. The dependent
variable ranged from+ 1 to-1 and measured satisfaction and dissatisfaction with career. Forty-
two specialties were analyzed with survey-adjusted linear regressions Results After …

Background Doctors' satisfaction with their careers and lifestyle is of considerable
importance since it affects their healthcare providers and may influence the chosen specialty
of the upcoming doctors. It is affected by many factors and varies among different specialties.
Objectives To determine the level of satisfaction among different specialties and the factors
influencing their satisfaction. t Subjects and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried on
2019 among 170 specialists from Hawler Medical University/college of medicine, four …