Why are women deterred from general surgery training? - 18/08/11
, Sam Minor, M.D. b, Rebecca Anne Taylor, M.D. c, Elena Vikis, M.D. d, Dan Poenaru, M.D., M.H.P.E. b : F.R.C.S.C.
Corresponding author. Tel.: +204-787-7277; fax: +204-787-4837.Abstract |
Background |
This study explored the factors contributing to the low application rates to general surgery (GS) residency by female students and compared perceptions of GS between students and female surgeons.
Methods |
We distributed surveys to final-year students at 4 medical schools and nationwide to every female general surgeon in Canada.
Results |
Of students who were deterred from GS, women were less likely than men to meet a same-sex GS role model and more likely to experience gender-based discrimination during their GS rotation (P < .05). Female students had the perception that GS was incompatible with a rewarding family life, happy marriage, or having children, whereas female surgeons were far more positive about their career choice.
Conclusions |
Both real and perceived barriers may deter women from a career in GS. Real barriers include sex-based discrimination and a lack of female role models in GS. There are also clear differences in perception between students and surgeons regarding family and lifestyle in GS that must be addressed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Women, Medical students, Applications, Residency, General surgery
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| Supported by a research grant from the Physician’s Services Incorporated (PSI) Foundation, Ontario, Canada. |
Vol 190 - N° 1
P. 141-146 - juillet 2005 Retour au numéro
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