Table 2 Lifestyle Factors Valued Most by Pediatric Generalists vs. Subspecialists [41, 62, 68, 69]
Lifestyle Factor | Generalists | Subspecialists |
|---|---|---|
Family considerations | Yes for both genders | No |
Geographic location | Yes for women, AMGs | No |
Future colleagues | Yes for women, AMGs | No |
Control over work hours | Yes for women | No |
Teaching and research opportunities | Yes for men, IMGs | Yes |
Job security | Yes for IMGs | No |
Acceptable income, salary | Yes for IMGs | Yes for IMGs only |
Earning potential | Yes for men | Yes for men |
Technical skills | No | Yes |
Subject matter | No | Yes |
Part-time work | Yes, especially for women | Unknown (no data) |
Avoidance of burn-out | No | Yes |