Female trainees believe that having children will negatively impact their careers: results of a quantitative survey of trainees at an academic medical center

Abstract Background Medical training occurs during peak childbearing years. However, the intense workload, long work hours, and limited financial compensation are potential barriers to having children during this time. Here, we aimed to identify gender-based differences in beliefs and experiences of...

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Main Authors: Cindy Kin, Rachel Yang, Pooja Desai, Claudia Mueller, Sabine Girod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-018-1373-1