This article examines the factors influencing doctors' motivation to stay in their profession. For this purpose, a sociological survey was conducted, which was attended by 428 medical workers of various specialties working in public health institutions in Moscow and the Moscow region. The survey consisted of several key sections, including personal, professional, social, and economic aspects, which revealed both internal and external motivations shaping doctors' attitudes toward their profession. The results show that 57% of respondents chose the profession of a doctor out of a desire to help people, which highlights the altruistic nature of medical practice. However, higher workloads, economic instability, and lack of respect for the profession pose significant challenges. Despite this, a significant part of the doctors surveyed express satisfaction with their work, which indicates internal motivation and a desire for constant self-improvement. The article summarizes the popularity of professional communities, the level of financial expectations and the importance of family support, and identifies changes that could improve the working conditions of medical professionals.

motivation factors, job satisfaction, sociological survey, medical workers, healthcare sector.