What Physicians Really Want: Focus Group Insights & Recruitment Marketing Hacks

What We Learned from Physicians in 2025 — And How It Shapes Your 2026 Recruitment Strategy

What did physicians really say in 2025 about recruiter outreach and job info? This year‑end recap distills dozens of physician conversations into practical takeaways you can apply on your very next call, text, or email. Learn the communication styles that earn replies, the job details doctors expect up front, and the recruiter behaviors they praise or avoid. Insights summarized from 2025 physician interviews and focus groups.

Kansas City and Philly Career Fair Recap

In this episode, we dive into the results from our recent career fairs in Kansas City and Philadelphia. Tune in to hear how outcomes from each location compare—what trends align and where they diverge. Plus, we had the unique opportunity to interview participating physicians. You’ll hear their perspectives and experiences firsthand, offering valuable insight into today’s healthcare recruitment landscape.

What Physicians Really Want: Focus Group Insights & Recruitment Marketing Hacks

PracticeMatch Client Account Managers Gary Vaincoeur and Lauren Rooney review recent Focus Group data and explore recruitment marketing hacks for getting your emails read, and top dealbreakers for physicians considering their next move.

Physician & Recruiter Insights from Career Fair Focus Groups

Welcome back to the PracticeMatch Podcast! In this episode, Gary Vaincoeur (Client Account Manager) and Ashley Poshard (Manager of Program Relations & Data Quality) dive into key insights gathered from recent physician and recruiter focus groups held during our career fairs in Nashville, Kansas City, Chicago, New York, and St. Louis. These conversations offered valuable perspectives from both sides of the recruitment experience, helping us shape tools and services that better support candidates and recruiters alike. Topics discussed include: * What email subject lines get attention * The most effective text messages recruiters are sending * Top qualities physicians look for in a new role * Deal breakers when selecting a job * What makes a recruiter stand out * Red flags when working with recruiters These insights help us improve the PracticeMatch platform and enhance the experience for both job seekers and recruitment professionals. Listen now to learn what truly matters to physicians and recruiters—and how that can impact your approach to hiring or job searching.

Inside Physician Recruitment

Ashley and Gary explore the evolving world of physician recruitment, sharing what physicians want most in their next role & how recruiters can adapt to meet those expectations.