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ArticleJournal of general internal medicine2025

Current Status of Hospitalist Practice and Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in Korea.

Song Yi Song, Hee Youn Han, Se Yoon Park, Jaewoong Kim, Kyung Mee Park, Taeyoung Kyong

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  2. Research Mentorship Models in Hospital Medicine: A Narrative Review.British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) · 2025
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Song Yi Song *Department of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.ORCID 0009-0001-0335-044X
Hee Youn Han *Department of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9482-6396
Se Yoon ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. livinwill2@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-4538-7371
Jaewoong KimDepartment of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-5706-0181
Kyung Mee ParkDepartment of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2416-2683
Taeyoung KyongDepartment of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea. imdrkty@yuhs.ac.ORCID 0000-0001-5846-7808

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlthough the roles and responsibilities of hospitalists have grown considerably in recent years, research on the current job status and satisfaction levels of Korean hospitalists is lacking.

objectiveWe investigate the present state of Korean hospitalists and the factors influencing their job satisfaction 6 years after the pilot program's launch.

designThis cross-sectional analysis was based on an online survey conducted from January 30 to February 18, 2023.

participantsKorean hospitalists (N = 303) MAIN MEASURES: The survey encompassed participant demographics, hospital information, education, clinical practice, research involvement, and job satisfaction. We employed multiple logistic regression analyses to identify determinants of satisfaction as a hospitalist. KEY

resultsThe analysis was based on 79 hospitalists' responses (response rate 26%). Respondents had a median age of 39 years; approximately half were male internal medicine specialists, possessing over 3 years of hospitalist experience. Most respondents were interested in clinical work (94.4%), with only 21.5% interested in research and evidence-based medicine. Over two-thirds indicated that non-clinical duties occupied less than 20% of their time. Overall, job satisfaction among hospitalists averaged 51.9%. Notably, the availability of a research mentor was significantly associated with job satisfaction (P = .011). While hospitalists with more than 3 years of experience, more hospitalists per facility, and autonomy were associated with increased job satisfaction, these associations were not statistically significant. Furthermore, there was no association between night shift work, work type, or work hours and job satisfaction.

conclusionsAlthough Korean hospitalists primarily focus on clinical practice, our study underscores the positive impact of mentorship from research mentors on job satisfaction, supported by comprehensive univariate and multivariate analyses. These findings signal a progressive transformation in the role of Korean hospitalists, as they increasingly engage in research alongside patient care.

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HospitalistsJob SatisfactionAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRepublic of KoreaSurveys and Questionnaireshospitalistshospital medicinejob satisfactionmentorsresearch

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