Abstract
•The self-reported immunization rate of resident physicians in 2013-2014 was 76.7%.•Lack of time to get immunized was the most cited reason for nonvaccination.•Availability of vaccination at convenient locations and times improves vaccination.•Instituting a mandatory influenza vaccine policy was felt to be a strong motivator.
We surveyed resident physicians (RPs) at an academic medical center to determine the rate of influenza vaccination and reasons for nonvaccination. The overall self-reported immunization rate of RPs in 2013-2014 was 76.7%, and the most common reason for not being vaccinated was lack of time to get immunized (38.6%). Making flu vaccination available in training hospitals and at convenient locations and times that take into account varying work schedules may increase compliance.