AAMC: Why Women Leave Medicine

“Research reveal that almost 40% of women physicians go part-time or leave medicine altogether within six years of completing their residencies […] The primary reason? Family” (Paturel). While most research has labeled gender discrimination to be the primary reason for limited career opportunities for women, the work-family conflict seems to play a significant role as well. Women face a majority of the household responsibilities, generally don’t receive adequate paid leaving time, and face problems returning to work after.

To read the full article by Amy Paturel published in AAMC, click here.