Career-Success Scale for Young Physicians
Author Information
Author(s): Buddeberg-Fischer Barbara, Stamm Martina, Buddeberg Claus, Klaghofer Richard
Primary Institution: Zurich University Hospital
Hypothesis
Male physicians are more advanced in their career than female physicians and score higher on the CSS.
Conclusion
The Career-Success Scale is a reliable tool for measuring career achievements and highlights the importance of mentoring for female physicians in academia.
Supporting Evidence
- The Career-Success Scale has an internal consistency of 0.76.
- Female residents scored lower on the Career-Success Scale compared to male residents.
- Mentoring was identified as an independent predictor of career success.
Takeaway
This study created a new scale to help young doctors see how well they are doing in their careers, showing that having a mentor can really help, especially for women.
Methodology
A prospective cohort study with 406 residents assessed using a newly developed Career-Success Scale.
Potential Biases
The study may not account for all personal and situational factors influencing career success.
Limitations
The CSS only measures external factors relevant for an academic career and does not assess individual career goals.
Participant Demographics
406 residents (196 males, 210 females) with a mean age of 33.2 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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