Family Planning, Fertility, and Career Decisions Among Female Oncologists

Article Oncology

Incidence, Nature, and Consequences of Oncologists' Experiences With Sexual Harassment

Ishwaria M. Subbiah et al.

Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of the incidence and impact of sexual harassment on oncologists in the workplace.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2022)

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Article Oncology

Implications of Medical Board Certification Practices on Family Planning and Professional Trajectory for Early Career Female Radiation Oncologists

Laura L. Dover et al.

Summary: The current structure and schedule of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) radiation oncology initial certification (RO-IC) examinations have significant implications for family planning and early professional development among female radiation oncologists. The transition to virtual examination platforms presents an important opportunity to improve equitable board certification practices.

PRACTICAL RADIATION ONCOLOGY (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Knowledge of Fertility and Perspectives About Family Planning Among Female Physicians

Kathryn S. Smith et al.

Summary: Gender disparities in medicine, especially regarding promotions, academic rank, and leadership positions, are prevalent. This study aimed to assess fertility knowledge and concerns among female physicians, as well as the impact of family building on academic attrition. The findings revealed inadequate fertility education among female physicians, a high incidence of delayed childbearing, and career adjustments made for family-building reasons.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Fertility and Reproductive Health in Women Physicians

Priscila Rodrigues Armijo et al.

Summary: This study evaluated trends of childbearing and issues of infertility among women physicians, identifying multiple barriers related to fertility, family planning, and reproductive health. The results underscore the need for a paradigm shift in fertility awareness and institutional support for women in medicine during medical training, postgraduate training programs, and in practice.

JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH (2021)

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Editorial Material Oncology

Pragmatic Solutions to Counteract the Regressive Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Women in Academic Oncology

Bridget Keenan et al.

JAMA ONCOLOGY (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Women Oncologists' Perceptions and Factors Associated With Decisions to Pursue Academic vs Nonacademic Careers in Oncology

Emily C. Merfeld et al.

Summary: This study found that factors such as a spouse or partner and/or family influenced the career choices of female oncologists, both academic and nonacademic. Academic oncologists viewed the biggest sacrifice of pursuing academia to be time spent with loved ones, while nonacademic oncologists saw pressure for academic promotion as the main sacrifice. Female respondents had varied perceptions on how their gender impacted their job opportunities.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Delay of Pregnancy Among Physicians vs Nonphysicians

Maria C. Cusimano et al.

Summary: The study indicates that women physicians tend to delay childbearing compared to nonphysicians, especially among specialists. While physicians typically begin reproduction later than nonphysicians, they ultimately catch up in terms of overall childbirth probability. Family physicians have higher childbirth rates compared to both surgical and nonsurgical specialists throughout the observed period.

JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Editorial Material Education, Scientific Disciplines