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Necknig, Ulrike; Wolff, Ingmar; Bründl, Johannes; Kriegmair, Maximilian C.; Marghawal, David; Wülfing, Christian; Burger, Maximilian; May, Matthias

Gender-Specific Variations in Professional and Personal Aspects among Senior Urology Physicians at German Centers: Results of a Web-Based Survey

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  • Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Gender-Specific Variations in Professional and Personal Aspects among Senior Urology Physicians at German Centers: Results of a Web-Based Survey
  • Contributor: Necknig, Ulrike; Wolff, Ingmar; Bründl, Johannes; Kriegmair, Maximilian C.; Marghawal, David; Wülfing, Christian; Burger, Maximilian; May, Matthias
  • imprint: S. Karger AG, 2020
  • Published in: Urologia Internationalis
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1159/000503869
  • ISSN: 0042-1138; 1423-0399
  • Keywords: Urology
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  • Description: <jats:p>&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Introduction:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Senior urology physicians represent a heterogeneous group covering various clinical priorities and career objectives. No reliable data on gender-specific variations among senior urology physicians are available concerning professional and personal aspects. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Methods:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The objective of this study was to analyze professional perspectives, professional and personal settings, and individual career goals. A Web-based survey containing 55 items was designed which was available for senior physicians at German urologic centers between February and April 2019. Gender-specific differences were evaluated using bootstrap-adjusted multivariate logistic regression models. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Results:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; One hundred and ninety-two surveys were evaluable including 29 female senior physicians (15.1%). Ninety-five percent would choose urology again as their field of specialization – with no significant gender-specific difference. 81.2% of participants rate the position of senior physician as a desirable career goal (comparing sexes: &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.220). Based on multivariate models, male participants self-assessed themselves significantly more frequently autonomously safe performing laparoscopic, open, and endourologic surgery. Male senior physicians declared 7 times more often to run for the position of head of department/full professor. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; This first study on professional and personal aspects among senior urology physicians demonstrates gender-specific variations concerning self-assessment of surgical expertise and future career goals. The creation of well-orchestrated human resources development strategies especially adapted to the needs of female urologists seems advisable.</jats:p>