Not only is BFMV’s seventh annual direct-to-physician call coverage survey an affordable source of physician call coverage compensation information, but it is also unique in that it provides statistics related to the "burden" of unrestricted call, including in-person visits and phone call volumes for a variety of specialties. The following is a summary of key burden statistics from the 2025 survey. 1. Median Days of Coverage per Month Data for physicians in cardiothoracic su