First few Article Sentences
According to an Association of American Medical Colleges and AMA survey of physicians under the age of 50, time for family/personal life is very important. (Edward Salsberg, Association of American Medical Colleges, National Physician Workforce Trends, April 22, 2009)
The aging physician population and family friendly work attitudes of younger physicians are the major limiting factors on physician supply. In some cases, it may take two younger physicians to replace one older physician who has been working 75+ hours a week.