The main reason for the field's popularity is that ER doctors have set working hours, whereas in most traditional specialties, doctors are always on call. In addition, ER doctors 'salaries are second only to those of surgeons.
主要是因為急診醫師實施時間制，不像傳統科別醫師的責任制，需隨時待命；而待遇也僅次於外科醫生，高居第二位。