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[Dual-doctor marriages].

Elisabeth Gjerberg1

  • 1Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet, Postboks 6954 St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo. elisabeth.gjerberg@afi-wri.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|September 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Marrying a fellow physician impacts doctors' careers differently. Female physicians benefit from dual-doctor marriages, sharing family care and interests, while male physicians are more likely to work part-time.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical sociology
  • Physician career trajectories
  • Gender studies in medicine

Context:

  • Dual-physician marriages are increasingly common.
  • Understanding the unique dynamics of these partnerships is crucial for supporting medical professionals.
  • This study examines how marrying a fellow physician affects a doctor's career and family life compared to marrying outside the profession.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the impact of dual-physician marriages on physicians' career progression and family life.
  • To compare the experiences of physicians in dual-doctor marriages versus those married to non-physicians.
  • To identify specific benefits or challenges associated with marrying a colleague.

Summary:

  • A 1996 Norwegian study surveyed 1142 physicians (67% response rate) using questionnaires on employment and marital history.
  • Multivariate analysis revealed female physicians in dual-doctor marriages tend to marry, start families, and enter specialties earlier.
  • Male physicians in dual-doctor marriages were more likely to work part-time, with less frequent part-time work among their spouses compared to other male doctors.

Impact:

  • Dual-physician couples appear to share family responsibilities more equitably, fostering shared interests and mutual support.
  • Female physicians, in particular, seem to gain significant advantages from being in a dual-doctor marriage.
  • Findings suggest that spousal profession is a significant factor influencing work-life balance and career advancement in medicine.

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