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Sex and the boards

M H Jacobs, L K Flowers

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Women psychiatrists reported more stress from board examinations than men, with higher rates of recent certification. This suggests a need for more flexible examination options for all psychiatrists.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Psychiatry
    • Professional Certification

    Background:

    • The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification is a critical milestone for psychiatrists.
    • Understanding potential sex-based differences in the examination experience is important for equitable professional development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate significant differences in the functioning of the ABPN between male and female psychiatrists.
    • To identify sex-based disparities in stress levels and certification timelines.

    Main Methods:

    • A 1978 questionnaire was distributed to a sample of American Psychiatric Association (APA) members.
    • Response data were analyzed to compare experiences between male and female psychiatrists.

    Main Results:

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    • Women reported higher stress related to examination time, effort, and oral exam fear compared to men.
    • Since 1975, 45% of certified women respondents obtained certification versus 23% of men.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant sex differences exist in the psychiatric board examination experience.
    • Potential explanations include role strain, necessitating greater flexibility in examination scheduling and format.