Factors Enhancing Career Satisfaction Among Female Emergency Physicians

Clem, Kathleen J.; Promes, Susan B.; Glickman, Seth W.; Shah, Anand; Finkel, Michelle A.; Pietrobon, Ricardo; Cairns, Charles B.

doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.01.011

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“…According to Korte and Cydluka, American EPs found emergency medicine to be an attractive career, regardless of gender or faculty membership. [25] According to Clem et al, [9] most female EPs were satisfied with their careers as EPs (35.5% were very satisfied, 44% were satisfied). Iranian female EPs reported less job stress; however, the number of female EPs in Iran is currently less than that of males, which means no fi rm conclusions may be drawn on the issue.…”

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“…[7,8] According to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), EPs have a 25% attrition rate over 10 years. [9] Some researchers have reported low levels of stress and high levels of job satisfaction among EPs, whereas others have reported high levels of stress and job dissatisfaction. [10][11][12] In Iran, emergency medicine was approved as a new specialty area by the Iranian Council of Graduate Medical Education in 1999.…”

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Emergency medicine as a growing career in Iran: an Internet-based survey

Farahmand

Karimialavijeh

Vahedi

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World Journal of Emergency Medicine

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BACKGROUND:In Iran, few studies have evaluated emergency medicine as a career option. In the present study, we aimed to find out how Iranian emergency-medicine specialists view their specialty as a career. METHODS:Following a qualitative study, a Likert-scale questionnaire was developed. Iranian emergency physician specialists who had at least two years' job experience were contacted via email. A uniform link to a Web-based survey and a cover letter that explained the survey were sent to the recipients. We used the Kruskal-Wallis test and post hoc analysis to determine the differences between demographic subgroups. RESULTS:A total of 109 eligible responses were received, a response rate of 72.63%. Of the responders, 57.8% were 30-40 years of age, 86.2% were male, 86.2% were single, 84.4% were faculty members and 90.8% had fewer than 10 years' job experience. The main problems occurring during the career of Iranian emergency physicians were: insuffi cient income, inadequate recognition of the specialty by the community, inadequate union support, insecurity in the emergency wards, overcrowding, job stresses and night shifts. Despite insufficiency of income, Iranian emergency physicians (EPs) did not care about the financial benefits of patient care. Academic activity had positive effects on the perspectives of Iranian emergency physicians regarding their careers. CONCLUSION:Iranian emergency physicians and leaders in emergency medicine should struggle to improve the present situation, aiming at an ideal state.

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Emergency medicine as a growing career in Iran: an Internet-based survey

Farahmand

Karimialavijeh

Vahedi

et al. 2016

World Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…14 Participants completed a 2-page demographic Intake Survey and Annual Survey 2, a 10-page survey with many questions adapted from other physician studies, 6,10,13, including the Physician Worklife Study, 13, 15 Medicine in Australia: Balancing Employment and Life, 16,17 the Jefferson Scale of Lifelong Learning, 19 the MEMO study, 6 a study of female emergency physicians, 25 national surveys, 20,30,32 and the AAP Periodic Survey of Fellows. 23 …”

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“…Some participants wrote in negative experiences, such as infertility and postpartum depression, and these were also coded as negative life experiences. Work characteristics, most of which were adapted from existing surveys, included primary work position, 22,23 practice ownership status, 34 years at current position, ≥50 work hours in a typical week, 23,33 advance notice of work schedule, 25 busyness of work setting, autonomy in making clinical decisions, 35 adequate resources for patient care, and physician colleagues as a source of personal support. 15 …”

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Work–Life Balance, Burnout, and Satisfaction of Early Career Pediatricians

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“…10 Participants completed a 2-page demographic survey and Annual Survey 1, a 12-page survey with many questions adapted from other physician studies, including the Physician Worklife Study, 28,33 the Minimizing Error, Maximizing Outcome study, 23 the Jefferson Scale of Lifelong Learning, 11,35 a study of female emergency physicians, 17 national surveys, 12,22,27 and the AAP Periodic Survey of Fellows. 15 …”

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Early Career Experiences of Pediatricians Pursuing or Not Pursuing Fellowship Training

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Choosing career paths can be difficult decisions for residents contemplating fellowship training. This study compares the experiences of early career pediatricians who did and did not pursue fellowships. METHODS: We analyzed national, weighted data from pediatricians 8 to 10 years after residency (n = 842). Work environment, work–life balance, and satisfaction were compared for pediatricians who had pursued fellowship training (fellowship trained) and those who did not pursue fellowship training (generalist trained). Logistic and linear regression examined the independent effects of fellowship training while controlling for demographic differences. RESULTS: A total of 39% of the pediatricians (328/842) pursued fellowship training. The fellowship-trained group was less likely than the generalist-trained group to spend time in direct patient care and more likely to report learning opportunities in their work environment. This group was also more likely to report an income of ≥$150 000, although no difference was found when only full-time pediatricians were examined. Generalist-trained pediatricians were more likely to work <50 hours per week, have flexibility with their schedules, and be satisfied with time spent with their own children. Pediatricians in both the fellowship-trained and generalist-trained groups generally found their work to be rewarding and were satisfied with their lives. CONCLUSIONS: Although residents need to consider important life and career differences when contemplating fellowship training and general care, pediatricians in both groups can achieve overall life and career satisfaction.

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Factors Enhancing Career Satisfaction Among Female Emergency Physicians

Cited by 61 publications

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Emergency medicine as a growing career in Iran: an Internet-based survey

Emergency medicine as a growing career in Iran: an Internet-based survey

Work–Life Balance, Burnout, and Satisfaction of Early Career Pediatricians

Early Career Experiences of Pediatricians Pursuing or Not Pursuing Fellowship Training

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