Among physicians who are parents, female physicians are more often conflicted by work demands when compared to male physicians, according to Medscape's "Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2024."
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%