Cardiology ‘not female friendly’, according to women in the profession
Australian survey shows women in cardiology delay parenting and have a poor work-life balance
Female cardiologists say the demands of their job interfere with work and family life compared with other specialties.
They report longer working hours and more time on call than other female doctors, dubbing their chosen field as being neither female friendly nor family friendly.
The findings come from an online survey which was completed by 452 female doctors across Australia and New Zealand, 57 of whom were cardiologists or trainees in the specialty.
The study, led by Associate Professor Sarah Zaman of the University of Sydney and other female cardiologists, recruited doctors from medical college email lists and Facebook groups.
