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Women in psychiatry

A W Ward

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |August 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Women physicians in the UK showed strong participation in psychiatry, with 9% of respondents practicing the specialty. Many achieved career posts, indicating a significant presence in medical careers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • History of Medicine
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Examining the career trajectories of women in medicine provides insight into gender participation in various specialties.
    • Understanding historical trends in medical specialty choice is crucial for future workforce planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the participation and career progression of women physicians in psychiatry in the UK.
    • To compare the career characteristics of women psychiatrists with their contemporaries in other medical fields.

    Main Methods:

    • A postal questionnaire was sent to women who obtained UK medical qualifications between 1949-1951 (early cohort) and 1965 (late cohort).
    • Response rate was 74% of 1863 eligible women.
    • Analysis included current practice status, specialty choice, and career post achievement.

    Main Results:

    • 9% of respondents were practicing psychiatry, with participation rates comparable to other medical branches.
    • Women psychiatrists were as likely or more likely to hold career posts (57%) compared to other practitioners (54%).
    • Psychiatry was a popular specialty choice, ranking 10th (early) and 6th (late).

    Conclusions:

    • Women physicians demonstrated significant engagement in psychiatry, with favorable career progression.
    • Interest, liking, or aptitude were key drivers for choosing psychiatry, similar to other hospital-based specialties.
    • Holding membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists correlated with higher weekly sessions and career post attainment.

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