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Comparative Study
Journal Article
Gender differences in general surgical careers: results of a post-residency survey.
American Journal of Surgery 2005 December
BACKGROUND: This study's purpose was to gain perspective regarding general surgery career choices while examining gender differences.
METHODS: Graduates of a general surgery residency (n = 189) received surveys addressing fellowship training, practice type, case composition, work hours, academic involvement, income, residency, and career satisfaction.
RESULTS: Several gender differences were identified. Most men (64%) listed general surgery as their primary work type, whereas women most commonly reported breast surgery (38%, P < .001). More women worked <40 hours per week (25% versus 9%, P = .049). There was no gender difference in income for fellowship-trained surgeons, but a disparity in income >200,000 dollars favored non-fellowship-trained men (74% versus 36%, P = .0031). Both genders reduced work hours. Women reduced them exclusively for personal/family demands. Both genders reported satisfaction with their surgical careers (93%).
CONCLUSIONS: Some gender differences in surgery were identified. However, both genders maintain a high level of satisfaction with their career choice.
METHODS: Graduates of a general surgery residency (n = 189) received surveys addressing fellowship training, practice type, case composition, work hours, academic involvement, income, residency, and career satisfaction.
RESULTS: Several gender differences were identified. Most men (64%) listed general surgery as their primary work type, whereas women most commonly reported breast surgery (38%, P < .001). More women worked <40 hours per week (25% versus 9%, P = .049). There was no gender difference in income for fellowship-trained surgeons, but a disparity in income >200,000 dollars favored non-fellowship-trained men (74% versus 36%, P = .0031). Both genders reduced work hours. Women reduced them exclusively for personal/family demands. Both genders reported satisfaction with their surgical careers (93%).
CONCLUSIONS: Some gender differences in surgery were identified. However, both genders maintain a high level of satisfaction with their career choice.
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