Training in oral medicine.
88 members of the UK specialty society of oral medicine were asked about career satisfaction and their views on training programmes. 70% responded (79% of consultants and all accredited trainees). Men work longer hours than women, report less control over their work and experience more stress. Although high work satisfaction is reported, nearly one-third regret their choice of specialty. Men more than women do locum work while training. Most respondents would welcome flexible training, job shares, financial support during training and a mentoring scheme.
Zakrzewska
J M
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Oral Medicine, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Turner Street, London E1 2AD, UK. J.M.Zak@mds.qmw.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D019242:Oral Medicine / Q000193:education*; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom