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Gender difference in physician workforce participation in Japan
Chie Kaneto1, Satoshi Toyokawa, Kazuo Inoue
1Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan. chie-kaneto@umin.ac.jp
Health Policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|July 1, 2008
Summary
Japanese physician workforce participation declined for women in their late 20s and 30s, unlike men. Lower average participation was seen in female physicians and the 1990 cohort, requiring interventions to support young female doctors.
Area of Science:
- Health Workforce Research
- Medical Sociology
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Understanding long-term trends in physician workforce participation is crucial for healthcare system planning.
- Gender disparities in career trajectories within the medical profession require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in Japanese physician workforce participation from 1980 to 2002.
- To examine gender-specific differences in physician career patterns over time.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal analysis of two cohorts of Japanese physicians (1980 and 1990 registries).
- Calculation of workforce participation rates every other year until 2002.
- Comparison of 10-year average participation rates by gender and cohort.
Main Results:
- Female physicians showed a significant decline in workforce participation in their late 20s and 30s.
- Male physicians maintained high participation rates until age 65.
- Both cohorts demonstrated lower average workforce participation for female physicians compared to males, with the 1990 cohort showing lower rates overall.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a critical need for interventions to support physician retention, particularly for young female physicians.
- Addressing the decline in female physician workforce participation is essential for maintaining a robust healthcare system.
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