The American population is becoming more diverse. The chance that two people chosen at random are from a different race or ethnic group increased exponentially since the last U.S. Census. However, it probably won’t come as a surprise that the physician workforce hasn’t followed suit. Among the many stats, Black and Hispanic Americans account for nearly a third of the population, (per the U.S. Census Bureau), yet only 10% of them are doctors (per the AAMC) As for current medical students, just under 11% are Black or Hispanic (also per the AAMC). 

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Recruiting physicians is like playing a sport: it takes time and practice to be at your best. But what if the best players in the game could share their advice with the rest of us to give us a head start?

Lucky for us, our Talent Finder Client Success Team took the initiative and asked some of our seasoned recruiters for their most valuable lessons learned in physician recruiting. Here’s what they had to say:

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Whether they’ve just finished their training and are searching for the right first job or have years of experience under their belt, EM doctors find the job-hunting process overwhelming. Nearly half of all new physicians switch jobs in their first five years, and 73% of doctors in general are “passive” job seekers (they aren’t looking but are open to new opportunities) – so how do you become the physician recruiter emergency medicine candidates engage with?

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Finding ways to maintain a high level of dedication and engagement in a job is a challenge for each of us, and it’s especially challenging for physicians. How can recruiters help candidates find more satisfaction in the near-term, and set goals and habits for long-term happiness? We have a few ideas.

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