The publication’s “Female Physician Career Tracks Report 2024” surveyed 1,240 respondents across more than 29 specialties between Jan. 8 and March 6.
Here are seven findings:
1. Eighteen percent of female physicians said “yes” when asked whether they think their employer prioritizes their career growth, while 46% said “no” and 36% said they were unsure.
2. Sixty-seven percent of female physicians said healthcare has different priorities in career ladders for men and women.
3. When asked about leadership development training, 28% said their employer offered beneficial training, 53% said it did not and 19% said they were unsure.
4. When it comes to formal career mentoring, only 23% said they have access, compared to 51% who said they do not have access and 26% who were unsure.
5. Thirty-six percent of female physicians said the current promotion prospects were not at all appealing in their system, compared to 5% who said it was appealing.
6. When female physicians said they asked for reduced hours or leave, 23% said their employer was moderately supportive, tied with 23% who said they were slightly supporting and 23% that said their employer was not at all supporting.
7. Less than half of employers (41%) offer paid maternity leave, female physicians said.
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