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Pediatricians working part-time: past, present, and future.

William L Cull1, Holly J Mulvey, Karen G O'Connor

  • 1American Academy of Pediatrics, Division of Health Policy Research, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, USA. wcull@aap.org

Pediatrics
|June 4, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The percentage of pediatricians working part-time increased from 11% to 15% between 1993 and 2000, with female residents showing greater interest in reduced-hours positions. Perceived barriers include loss of income and benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Workforce Research
  • Pediatric Practice Management

Background:

  • Pediatrics attracts a significant number of women, with female pediatricians projected to become the majority.
  • Balancing personal and professional life is a key concern for women in medicine, making part-time positions a potential solution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the prevalence and trends of part-time employment among pediatricians.
  • To assess pediatric residents' interest in part-time work and identify associated barriers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the American Academy of Pediatrics Periodic Surveys (1993, 2000) for practicing pediatricians.
  • Surveyed pediatric residents completing training in 2000 regarding job search experiences and attitudes toward part-time employment.

Main Results:

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  • Part-time pediatricians increased from 11% (1993) to 15% (2000), correlating with the rise in female pediatricians.
  • Female residents were significantly more interested in and likely to accept part-time positions (42% vs. 14%).
  • Key barriers identified were loss of income, reduced benefits, and loan repayment concerns.

Conclusions:

  • The trend of increasing female pediatricians and part-time work is expected to continue, potentially impacting total patient care hours.
  • Pediatric practices should adapt to support work-life balance for pediatricians.
  • Future workforce planning must incorporate part-time employment rates.