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Gender-specific differences in family practice graduates.

K S Ogle, R C Henry, K Durda

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |October 1, 1986
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    Gender differences among family physicians persist in demographics, family structure, practice arrangements, and salary, but are less pronounced than previously reported. Further research is needed as female physicians increase in number.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Physician Demographics
    • Family Medicine Specialty

    Background:

    • The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) collected data in 1979 on family practice residency graduates.
    • Initial analysis did not differentiate between male and female physicians, who comprised 7.1% of the sample.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To reanalyze the 1979 AAFP data, comparing male and female respondents.
    • To determine if previously reported gender differences in family practice persist.

    Main Methods:

    • Reanalysis of a 1979 survey dataset of 3,021 family practice residency graduates.
    • Comparative analysis of male and female respondents across six key areas.

    Main Results:

    • Gender differences persisted in demographics, family structure, practice arrangements, and salary.

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  • Observed differences were less pronounced than in earlier studies.
  • No significant differences were found in career choice development or professional activities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gender disparities in family practice continue, though diminishing.
    • The increasing proportion of female physicians necessitates ongoing data collection to understand their impact on the specialty.
    • Future research should focus on the evolving impact of gender on family medicine.