Gender differences in general surgical careers: results of a post-residency survey.

作者信息

Yutzie Janelle D, Shellito John L, Helmer Stephen D, Chang Frederic C

机构信息

Department of Surgery, Room 3082, The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 929 N. Saint Francis Street, Wichita, KS 67214, USA.

出版信息

Am J Surg. 2005 Dec;190(6):955-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.08.027.

DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.08.027

PMID:16307953

Abstract

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%).