TOP 10 MOST IN-DEMAND

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This infographic displays key data points from Merritt Hawkins’ 2014 Review of Physician and Advanced

Practitioner Recruiting Incentives. For a complete copy, please contact Merritt Hawkins at 800-876-0500.

Family Medicine

$199,000

Internal Medicine

$198,000

Hospitalist

$229,000

Psychiatry

$217,000

Nurse Practitioner

$106,000

Pediatrician

$188,000

Emergency Medicine

$311,000

Obstetrics/ Gynecology

$288,000

Neurology

$262,000

2014 marks the 21st year Merritt Hawkins has released its annual review of physician and

advanced practitioner recruiting incentives. Now used as a benchmark throughout the healthcare

industry, the review highlights current and emerging trends in physician recruiting nationwide.

Merritt Hawkins 2014 REVIEW Of Physician And Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives

MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND AVERAGE STARTING SALARIES

General Surgery

$354,000

BENEFITS & PERKSThe Review identifies the benefits/perks most commonly offered to

physicians by hospitals, medical groups and other healthcare facilities.

HOSPITAL EMPLOYMENT AND SOLO PRACTICE

Merritt Hawkins’ Review indicates the percent of newly hired physicians who are employed by hospitals and those who are in solo practice.

11% IN 2004

20% IN 2004

<1% IN 2014

64% IN 2014

Physicians Employed By Hospitals

Physicians In Solo Practice

4%

Health Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

Retirement

Disability

Housing Allowance

EducationalLoan

Forgiveness

26%

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