Characteristics of Respondent Family Physician Cohorts
| Characteristic | 1996-1999 | 2010-2013 | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response rate, % (No.) | 74 (293) | 76 (408) | .486 |
| Male, % (No.) | 48 (142) | 41 (167) | .048a |
| Years since residency graduation, mean y | 2.14 | 1.98 | .657 |
| Board certified by ABFM or AOBFP, % (No.) | 93 (272) | 94 (383) | .584 |
| Practice size, % (No.) | |||
| Solo or 2 physician partnership | 10 (28) | 5 (19) | .011a |
| Single specialty group | 35 (104) | 29 (120) | .090 |
| Multispecialty group | 28 (83) | 39 (158) | .005b |
| Other (locums, military, residency, etc) | 18 (53) | 27 (111) | .005b |
| Practice community size, % (No.) | |||
| <5,000 | 16 (47) | 14 (59) | .565 |
| 5,001-<25,000 | 22 (65) | 23 (93) | .849 |
| 25,001-<100,000 | 24 (70) | 22 (91) | .623 |
| ≥100,000 & suburbs | 32 (93) | 40 (163) | .027a |