Women in medicine: numbers growing, roles changing

Article Abstract:

There are 104,194 women practicing medicine in the US in 1992. Two-thirds of the 24,500 female residents specialize in pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, family practice, psychiatry or internal medicine. In general, female physicians earn 59% to 63% as much as male physicians because they tend to specialize in low-paying areas, see fewer patients and are younger. Sexual discrimination, maternity leave, child care, women in medical school and characteristics of women in practice are discussed.

Statistics, Women physicians

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Changing specialties in mid-career; making the switch no easy matter for physicians with established practices

Article Abstract:

Some dissatisfied physicians leave their established practices and endure a three-year residency program to change their specialty. Although they experience temporary salary cuts, 24-hour calls and possible relocation, many have said that the sacrifices were worthwhile. Higher pay, more interesting work and control over hours and duties were the reasons most often cited for the change.

Medicine, Physicians, Job satisfaction, Medical specialties, 8011

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