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Dual-doctor marriages: career development.

C A Johnson¹, B E Johnson, B S Liese

¹Department of Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center.

Family Medicine

|March 1, 1992

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In dual-doctor marriages, husbands' careers often take precedence. Female physicians frequently base specialty choices on family, while male physicians rarely consider such factors.

Area of Science:

Medical sociology
Physician career development
Gender studies in medicine

Background:

The career trajectories of physicians in dual-doctor marriages remain understudied.
This research addresses the unique challenges and dynamics within these partnerships.
Investigating spousal influence on career progression is crucial for understanding physician workforce trends.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the career development patterns of physicians in dual-doctor marriages.
To determine if one spouse's career consistently takes priority over the other's.
To identify factors influencing specialty selection and career advancement in these couples.

Main Methods:

A qualitative study involving 21 dual-doctor couples in England.

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Interviews were conducted individually with each physician by a same-sex interviewer.

A mix of closed- and open-ended questions explored career decisions and influences.

Main Results:

Over 50% of female physicians considered spousal and childbearing factors when choosing a specialty, compared to only 5% of male physicians.
Husbands generally worked longer hours, had more on-call duties, and earned higher incomes.
Male physicians pursued training and career progression with fewer interruptions and less frequently relocated for their wives' careers.

Conclusions:

A discernible pattern exists where husbands' career development is prioritized in dual-doctor marriages in Britain.
Male physicians are more prone to selecting specialties without factoring in domestic or family considerations.
These findings highlight gender-based disparities in career prioritization within physician couples.