Research shows that almost 40% of women physicians go part-time or leave medicine altogether within six years of completing their residencies. Here's why:
, the average length of full-salary leave at 12 top U.S. medical schools was 8.6 weeks. Trainees often receive even less leave.
While laws vary by state, all reentering physicians are required to demonstrate their skills through a safety and competency evaluation after an average of just 24 months out of practice. Depending on the results of that exam, you’ll face one of three outcomes:You have the essential knowledge and skills, but you need a period of monitoring to ensure you’re delivering the highest quality care.
Physicians who aren’t on solid footing may require monitoring by another practicing physician for a brief time period. In fact, the fees associated with reentry can range anywhere from $7,000 to $20,000. “This includes not only the fees of the for-profit assessment programs, but also the costs of … travel and any recommended educational programs,” Templeton explains.
“When women leave medicine, it’s extremely expensive, not only to the institution, but also to the individuals and their families,” Shillcutt says. “Having a family may be perceived as the breaking point, which speaks to systematic issues that must be addressed.” The University of California , Davis, Medical Center and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have both implemented a “stop the clock” allowance to extend promotion and tenure for parents who take leave. And at UC Davis, leaders are even looking at opening an, in collaboration with Sacramento State University and Sacramento Municipal Utility District, to create a new child development center in Sacramento, California.
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