Trends in Medical Specialization and Employability in Mexico According to Gender
Por:
Sepúlveda-Vildósola A.C., González H.-M., López-Sepúlveda M.F., Martínez-Escobar C.B.
Publicada:
1 ene 2022
Categoría:
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Resumen:
Background: Feminization of medicine is a worldwide phenomenon. Countries must consider feminization of medical specializations in the planning of health public politics. Objective: To analyze trends in medical specialization and employability in México according to gender. Method: We analyzed the electronic repositories of students and hired physicians at IMSS from 2006–2020. Results: 42,647 specialists graduated in the period. The percentage of women increased 3% in medical specializations and 9% in surgical ones. Women significatively predominate in first entry and controllable lifestyle specialization. The percentage of hired women physicians increased 14 and 17% in leadership positions. Conclusions: There is a steady increase in feminization of medical specialization. To date, 52% of residents, 48% of hired physicians and 42% of leaders are women. © 2021
Filiaciones:
Sepúlveda-Vildósola A.C.:
Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
González H.-M.:
Hospital de Cardiología, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, Mexico
López-Sepúlveda M.F.:
Escuela Mexicana de Medicina, Universidad La Salle, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Martínez-Escobar C.B.:
Unidad de Investigación Médica en Inmunología, Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Universidad de las Américas, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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