From First Job to Mid-Career: Navigating the Unexpected Turns

Every surgeon will encounter an opportunity to change positions. Ultimately, personal and external environmental factors drive surgeons to leave their jobs. Understanding these motivating factors can help employers modify the workplace to retain physicians, but most importantly, understanding common motivating factors for job changes can help you identify a position where you can achieve your personal goals.

Publication Details

Journal
The American Surgeon
Published
2026-03-24
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348261437710
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Diversity and Career in Medicine
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From First Job to Mid-Career: Navigating the Unexpected Turns

The American Surgeon
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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From First Job to Mid-Career: Navigating the Unexpected Turns

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Abstract

Every surgeon will encounter an opportunity to change positions. Ultimately, personal and external environmental factors drive surgeons to leave their jobs. Understanding these motivating factors can help employers modify the workplace to retain physicians, but most importantly, understanding common motivating factors for job changes can help you identify a position where you can achieve your personal goals.

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Diversity and Career in Medicine
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