Karriere in der Hämatologie und medizinischen Onkologie: Identifizierung förderlicher und hinderlicher Faktoren

BACKGROUND: The amount of time available to physicians to do their work continues to decrease. At the same time, well-trained female physicians are increasingly leaving the profession. In view of the increase in number of patients with cancer, there is a need for action. OBJECTIVES: To identify career-enhancing and career-hindering factors, in particular to better promote the careers of female physicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using an online questionnaire with 42 items, members of the DGHO (“Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hämatologie und Medizinische Onkologie”) were surveyed. Data analysis included χ(2) and t‑tests for independent samples. RESULTS: Female and male physicians organize their professional and family life along traditional gender roles. If there are children in the household, female physicians reduce their working hours, while male physicians work more hours. Male physicians benefit greatly from the support of their partners. The career development of female physicians is hindered by family work. For male and female physicians, taking parental leave and part-time work brings career disadvantages. Female and male physicians express a modern, parity-based understanding of gender roles in their wishes. They strive for a balanced relationship between work and family/leisure time. They would like to see more childcare options and care options for relatives in need of care, as well as flexibility in the organization of working hours. Women in particular want part-time options for specialist training and for management positions. CONCLUSIONS: Employers can actively support the career development of male and female physicians by offering flexible working time models and part-time options, including specialist training and management positions, and by creating more care options for children and family members requiring care.