Exhibit 1.
Characteristics of the Physician Sample
| M.D. CHARACTERISTICS | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| DEGREE | ||
| D.O. | 266 | 2.2% |
| M.D. | 11,850 | 97.8% |
| GENDER | ||
| Male | 8,463 | 69.8% |
| Female | 3,653 | 30.2% |
| BOARD CERTIFICATION STATUS | ||
| No Certification | 962 | 7.9% |
| Board Certified | 11,154 | 92.1% |
| YEARS OF EXPERIENCE | ||
| <10 Years | 1,927 | 15.9% |
| 10-19 Years | 3,749 | 30.9% |
| 20-29 Years | 3,446 | 28.4% |
| 30-39 Years | 2,086 | 17.2% |
| ≥40 Years | 908 | 7.5% |
| MEDICAL SCHOOL LOCATION | ||
| Domestic | 10,117 | 83.5% |
| International | 1,999 | 16.5% |
| MALPRACTICE CLAIMS | ||
| No Claims Paid in Last 10 years | 10,970 | 90.5% |
| 1+ Claims Paid in Last 10 Years | 1,146 | 9.5% |
| DISCPLINARY ACTIONS | ||
| No Disciplinary Actions in Last 10 yrs | 12,001 | 99.1% |
| 1+ Disciplinary Actions in Last 10yrs | 115 | 0.9% |
| ACADEMIC AFFILIATION | ||
| Not Affiliated with an Academic Institution | 7,814 | 64.5% |
| Affiliated with an Academic Institution | 4,302 | 35.5% |
| NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS IN GROUP | ||
| >200 physicians in group | 4,271 | 35.3% |
| 20-200 physicians in group | 4,472 | 36.9% |
| Solo Practice or <20 physicians in group | 3,373 | 27.8% |
SOURCE: The information in this exhibit is derived from the authors’ own analyses and data from the Massachusetts Board of Medicine