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Our first WNG survey results are out, highlighting women neurologists' experiences in the workplace. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30620238
--68% of respondents without children would choose to become a physician again, compared to 42% with one, 36% with two, and 32% with three or more children
--68% of respondents without children would choose to become a physician again, compared to 42% with one, 36% with two, and 32% with three or more children
--42.6% of respondents experienced symptoms of burnout
--Only 20.2% had access to paid maternity leave
--Perceived gender-based discrimination at their current workplace was reported by 76.6%
--Only 20.2% had access to paid maternity leave
--Perceived gender-based discrimination at their current workplace was reported by 76.6%
--Highest ranked measures to improve work-life balance for women neurologists were flexible work schedules (97.7%), followed by paid maternity leave (83.7%) and the option to work part time (83.2%)
Our findings are in keeping with recently reported physican mother's experience of workplace discrimination bmj.com/content/363/bm…
It's high time to #BeEthical and work towards equitable conditions for men and women in #neurology! @AANmember @OrlyA @BrainMDmiyasaki @nsanar
It's high time to #BeEthical and work towards equitable conditions for men and women in #neurology! @AANmember @OrlyA @BrainMDmiyasaki @nsanar
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