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Exploring the dual-physician marriage.

Cara Smith1, James Boulger, Kate Beattie

  • 1University of Minnesota, USA.

Minnesota Medicine
|March 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Many female physicians marry doctors, forming dual-physician couples. While challenges exist, these marriages are generally found to be advantageous, with benefits outweighing drawbacks for physician spouses.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Physician Workforce Studies
  • Marital Dynamics in High-Stress Professions

Background:

  • A significant proportion of female physicians marry other physicians, creating dual-physician couples.
  • Limited research exists on the unique characteristics and experiences of these couples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify dual-physician couples and explore their marital and professional lives.
  • To understand the advantages and disadvantages of marriage between two physicians.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 1,695 female physician members of the Minnesota Medical Association.
  • Participants who were or had been married to a physician completed the questionnaire.
  • Data collected included demographics, marital history, work-life balance, and job satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • The majority of respondents (n=203) were aged 36-45 and married during medical school.
  • Divorce rates were low (11.3%), with medicine cited as a factor in 69.6% of separations.
  • Respondents reported both positive aspects and some challenges in their marriages.

Conclusions:

  • Dual-physician marriages present unique dynamics, with reported advantages generally outweighing disadvantages.
  • Further research is warranted to fully understand the long-term implications for physicians and their families.

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