Gender-related perceptions of careers in surgery among new medical graduates: results of a cross-sectional study

Fitzgerald, J Edward; Tang, S.M.; Ravindra, Pravisha; Maxwell-Armstrong, Charles

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.04.009

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“…This is due to difficulties in maintaining family life, limited flexible training and lack of role models according to a recent study in Nottingham University Hospital, United Kingdom 2012. [4] Similarities were observed in a study done in the University of Nairobi, Kenya 2010, the study found that male medical students were drawn more to surgical specialties, while female medical students were drawn more to pediatrics proving that there is a gender difference upon choosing a specialty in medicine. [5] A recent Swedish study in 2013 done among medical students found that females preferred pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology over other specialties compared to male medical students.…”

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The Effect of Gender on Choosing Radiology as a Career Among Medical Students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

Talal¹,

Sarah²,

Amnah³

et al. 2016

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Background:-In regards to radiology, according to recent statistics and studies, the numbers of male radiologists actively involved in the specialty have always been greater compared to female radiologists in international institutions worldwide. Objectives:-To determine whether there is a difference between males and females in choosing Radiology as a career choice in Saudi Arabia and the reasons behind making the decision. Materials and methods:-A cross-sectional study was carried out. A questionnaire was formed and established electronically on https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/radiologycareer. The questionnaire was anonymous and targeted medical students and interns in all universities in Saudi Arabia. And they asked about factors contributed on choosing radiology as a career. The results were stratified by gender. Results:-The study included 404 students. A 46.8% of male students compared to 16.3% of female will choose Radiology as a future career, p<0.001. More than one quarter of male students (26.6%) compared to 17.9% of female students reported that, Radiology as being not a surgical specialty had affected their decision. The difference was statistically significant, p=0.037. Exactly half of female students compared to only 5.7% of male students agreed that the social life in Saudi Arabia played a role in making their decision in career choosing. About two-thirds of female students (65.9%) compared to 41.4% of male students considered the limitation of oncall hours as a factor to making their decision, p<0.001. Similarly, 63.4% of female students and 28.5% of male students considered the exposure to Radiation played a role in making their decision, p<0.001. For females, considering future pregnancy has affected decision was reported by 64.6% of them. Conclusion:-There is a significant difference between male and female medical students in choosing Radiology as a future career. They differed somewhat in the importance they put on about motivational factors.

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The Effect of Gender on Choosing Radiology as a Career Among Medical Students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

Talal¹,

Sarah²,

Amnah³

et al. 2016

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“…22 However, the perception of gender bias is frequently reported during surgical experiences and has been shown to decrease interest in the pursuit of further surgical training. [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] This perceived culture in surgery has been described as "a gender-specific deterrence to a career in surgery for women." 16 Six large-scale surveys of medical trainees independently reported that a significant portion of female medical students experienced gender discrimination (68%-96%) and that this experience of bias influenced their career decisions.…”

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“…Eleven cross-sectional studies studying the impact of same-gender role models were identified in our search. 19,22,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37] An AHRQ grade of moderate strength was awarded to this body of evidence, with a mean Newcastle-Ottawa score of 7.5. It has been shown that residency programs appearing to lack diversity are unappealing to women and other self-reported underrepresented minorities.…”

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“…16 Six large-scale surveys of medical trainees independently reported that a significant portion of female medical students experienced gender discrimination (68%-96%) and that this experience of bias influenced their career decisions. 15,[17][18][19][20]28 Significantly fewer female than male medical students considered surgic al careers and ranked surgical residencies. 20,28 In contrast, male medical students in these studies reported significantly less harassment than female medical students, and this correlated to greater interest in surgical careers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Our search identified 13 cross-sectional studies discussing gender discrimination. [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] An AHRQ grade of moderate strength was awarded to this body of evidence, with a mean NewcastleOttawa score of 6.9. The experience of gender discrimination is reported across all medical specialties, and is not unique to surgery.…”

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A systematic review of the factors affecting choice of surgery as a career

Peel

Schlachta

Alkhamesi

2018

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A systematic review of the factors affecting choice of surgery as a careerBackground: Interest in surgical careers among medical students has declined over the past decade. Multiple explanations have been offered for why top students are deterred or rejected from surgical programs, though no consensus has emerged. Methods:We conducted a review of the literature to better characterize what factors affect the pursuit of a surgical career. We searched PubMed and EMBASE and performed additional reference checks. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Newcastle-Ottawa Education scores were used to evaluate the included data.Results: Our search identified 122 full-text, primary articles. Analysis of this evidence identified 3 core concepts that impact surgical career decision-making: gender, features of surgical education, and student "fit" in the culture of surgery. Conclusion:Real and perceived gender discrimination has deterred female medical students from entering surgical careers. In addition, limited exposure to surgery during medical school and differences between student and surgeon personality traits and values may deter students from entering surgical careers. We suggest that deliberate and visible effort to include women and early-career medical students in surgical settings may enhance their interest in carreers in surgery.Contexte : On constate que l'intérêt pour une carrière en chirurgie a décliné chez les étudiants en médecine depuis une dizaine d'années. Plusieurs raisons ont été invoquées pour expliquer le désintérêt des étudiants talentueux à l'égard des programmes de chirurgie ou leur rejet de ces programmes, sans qu'on en arrive à un consensus.

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Factors Associated With General Surgery Residents’ Desire to Leave Residency Programs

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Gender-related perceptions of careers in surgery among new medical graduates: results of a cross-sectional study

Cited by 71 publications

References 34 publications

The Effect of Gender on Choosing Radiology as a Career Among Medical Students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

The Effect of Gender on Choosing Radiology as a Career Among Medical Students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

A systematic review of the factors affecting choice of surgery as a career

Factors Associated With General Surgery Residents’ Desire to Leave Residency Programs

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