More female physicians, but not at the top levels of healthcare: 6 key observations

The number of female physicians in the United States grew sixfold since 1975, with 321,000 by 2012, however women have not experienced the same presence in healthcare leadership positions, according to Medscape.

Medscape surveyed 3,285 female physicians across all specialties.

Here are six key observations:

1. Women account for less than 20 percent of division chiefs, medical school deans, department chairs and hospital CEOs.

2. While 42 percent of respondents said they held a leadership role in a main practice setting, 47 percent reported not holding any leadership position.

3. The position of medical director proved most common among female physicians, tallying in at 35 percent.

4. Women reported excelling at their jobs and building alliances as most crucial to attaining leadership positions.

5. In regards to work-life balance, 57 percent of the reported leaders said work interrupted their personal lives.

6. About one in three respondents said they have requested promotions, and about half of them were promoted.

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