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Women in medicine: a four-nation comparison
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Women in medicine: a four-nation comparison

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: to determine the impact of increasing numbers of women in medicine on the physician work force in Australia, Canada, England, and the United States. METHODS: We collected data on physician work force issues from professional organizations and government agencies in each of the 4 nations. RESULTS: Women now make up nearly half of all medical students in all 4 countries and 20% to 30% of all practicing physicians. Most are …

Authors

McMurray JE; Cohen M; Angus G; Harding J; Gavel P; Horvath J; Paice E; Schmittdiel J; Grumbach K

Journal

Journal of the American Medical Women’s Association (1972), Vol. 57, , pp. 185–190

Publication Date

2002

ISSN

0098-8421