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Update on the Financial Well-Being of Surgical Residents in New England.

Authors :
Esposito, Andrew C.
Coppersmith, Nathan A.
White, Erin M.
Papageorge, Marianna V.
DiSiena, Michael
Hess, Donald
LaFemina, Jennifer
Larkin, Anne C.
Miner, Thomas J.
Nepomnayshy, Dmitry
Palesty, John
Rosenkranz, Kari M.
Seymour, Neal E.
Trevisani, Gino
Whiting, James
Oliveira, Kristin D.
Longo, Walter E.
Yoo, Peter S.
Source :
Journal of the American College of Surgeons (2563-9021). May2023, Vol. 236 Issue 5, p953-960. 8p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Poor personal financial health has been linked to key components of health including burnout, substance abuse, and worsening personal relationships. Understanding the state of resident financial health is key to improving their overall well-being. STUDY DESIGN: A secondary analysis of a survey of New England general surgery residents was performed to understand their financial well-being. Questions from the National Financial Capability Study were used to compare to an age-matched and regionally matched cohort. RESULTS: Overall, 44% (250 of 570) of surveyed residents responded. Residents more frequently reported spending less than their income each year compared to the control cohort (54% vs 34%, p < 0.01). However, 17% (39 of 234) of residents reported spending more than their income each year. A total of 65% of residents (152 of 234), found it "not at all difficult" to pay monthly bills vs 17% (76 of 445) of the control cohort (p < 0.01). However, 32% (75 of 234) of residents reported it was "somewhat" or "very" difficult to pay monthly bills. Residents more frequently reported they "certainly" or "probably" could "come up with" $2,000 in a month compared to the control cohort (85% vs 62% p < 0.01), but 16% (37 of 234) of residents reported they could not. In this survey, 21% (50 of 234) of residents reported having a personal life insurance policy, 25% (59 of 234) had disability insurance, 6% (15 of 234) had a will, and 27% (63 of 234) had >$300,000 worth of student loans. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical residents have better financial well-being than an age-matched and regionally matched cohort, but there is still a large proportion who suffer from financial difficulties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25639021
Volume :
236
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American College of Surgeons (2563-9021)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164033623
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/XCS.0000000000000544