Retention of Full-time Clinical M.D. Faculty at U.S. Medical Schools

Physician and faculty retention have garnered increased attention recently because of the significant costs associated with losing faculty members. This Analysis in Brief examines retention rates of clinical M.D. faculty (i.e., faculty members who typically engage in patient care) by department, and analyzes correlates of faculty intentions to leave their institutions. The data indicate retention rates vary across departments, and the authors provide comparisons between the lowest three and the highest three with select items on a job satisfaction survey.

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