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Exploring Attractiveness of the Basic Sciences for Female Physicians
Yuka Yamazaki1,2, Shinji Fukushima3, Yuki Kozono4
1Department of Medical Education, Tokyo Medical University.
The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine
|December 28, 2017
Summary
Female physicians find basic science careers attractive due to research, work-life balance, and no clinical duties. However, intrinsic research interest is key for retention in these vital medical fields.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Basic sciences
- Physician workforce
Background:
- Traditional gender roles in Japan impact female physicians' careers and research participation.
- A general physician shortage affects basic science fields.
- Previous research suggested female physicians are suitable for basic sciences due to work-life balance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the attractiveness of basic science careers for female physicians in Japan.
- To understand the perceived benefits of basic sciences compared to clinical medicine, focusing on work-life balance.
Main Methods:
- A 2012 nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted.
- 58 female physicians in tenured basic science positions at Japanese medical schools responded to an open-ended question.
- Qualitative analysis using the Kawakita Jiro method was applied to the comments.
Main Results:
- Four positive aspects were identified: research attractiveness, priority on research productivity, healthy work-life balance, and exemption from clinical duties.
- Research attractiveness, enhanced by clinical knowledge, was the most consistent positive aspect.
- Other aspects presented trade-offs, such as competition from productivity focus and potential motivation loss from clinical duty exemption.
Conclusions:
- Female physicians are drawn to basic sciences for research opportunities and improved work-life balance.
- Retention in research fields depends on an intrinsic interest in research, not solely on work-life balance.
- Cultivating research interest in students is crucial to address the physician shortage in basic sciences.
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