Career Perspectives of Early-Career Cardiologists in the Netherlands
Author Information
Author(s): Kalkman Deborah N., Baggen Vivan J. M., Beusekamp Joost C., Kleinnibbelink Geert, Meijers Wouter C., Peeters Frederique E. C. M., van der Wall Sake J., Yilmaz Dilek, Minneboo Madelon, Bosch Lena
Primary Institution: Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conclusion
Unemployment remains low, over one-third of respondents still hold a temporary position at 3-year follow-up, and job satisfaction remains high.
Supporting Evidence
- 237 early-career cardiologists responded to the survey, representing a 76% response rate.
- 69% of respondents trained at an academic medical centre.
- 66% of respondents had completed a PhD.
- 15% reported experiencing unemployment at some point during follow-up.
- Overall job satisfaction was high, with over 50% rating it as the highest level of satisfaction.
Takeaway
This study looked at how new cardiologists in the Netherlands are doing in their jobs. Most are happy, but many still have temporary jobs.
Methodology
An electronic survey with 42 questions was distributed to recently registered cardiologists to assess their career perspectives.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce bias.
Limitations
Potential selection bias and the inherent limitations of self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Median age of 36 years, with 59% identified as males.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Statistical Significance
p=0.01
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