How acutely do work demands affect physician parents?

Among physicians who are parents, female physicians are more often conflicted by work demands when compared to male physicians, according to Medscape’sPhysician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2024.”

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The report included 9,226 respondents across more than 29 specialties who were surveyed between July 5 and Oct. 9.

Here is how conflicted surveyed physicians said they were due to work demands with regards to parenting:

Very conflicted

Men: 13%

Women: 27%

Conflicted

Men: 19%

Women: 23%

Somewhat conflicted

Men: 34%

Women: 31%

Not very conflicted

Men: 20%

Women: 12%

Not at all conflicted

Men: 15%

Women: 6%

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