2015 응급의학과 전문의 총조사 최종보고서

Abstract

The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine (KSEM) in celebration of its 20 years took upon itself to survey its members on how they are faring in their workplaces, in 2010. The survey was called 2010 Korean Emergency Physician Survey (KEPS). 2010 KEPS was the first survey of its kind conducted by KSEM. The results were striking in that it revealed overburdened Emergency Physicians (EP) working in less than ideal conditions and dissatisfied as a whole. But these results only went as far as reflecting the state of emergency medicine (EM) in Korea in the eyes of KSEM members, and not enough effort was put into finding the causes or in improving the state of EM. In turn, KSEM members were dismayed with the use of survey results. The purpose of 2015 KEPS was to find out the changes in current state of EP, which were little or no changes. The results will be analyzed and prioritized to resolve any policy and well-being issues by providing meaningful and effective resolution plans. If given the choice to reselect the EM specialty dropped. Clearly the results won’t improve unless EP ourselves take the initiative. The 2015 survey team devoted themselves in seeing the bigger picture for the future of EM. They agreed in order to secure a continuous advancement in EM it is imperative to improve the satisfaction and respect of the EP before anything else. The results of the survey must serve to improve working conditions and longevity of EP.