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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Toward gender balance in the Australian medical workforce:some planning implications

Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee (AMWAC)

Australian Health Review 23(4) 27 - 42
Published: 2000

Abstract

Men and women doctors participate differently in the workforce. As the proportion of women in the workforceincreases, gender-based differences in workforce participation are raising important planning questions. For example,how will differences in hours worked per week impact on the number of trainee doctors required to meet futuredemand, why do some disciplines attract more women, what will be the impact on the practice of medicine if thesetrends continue and how does the training environment impact on variation in career decision. In this paper wesummarise and discuss the findings of recent research undertaken by the Australian Medical Workforce AdvisoryCommittee and outline some public policy responses.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AH000027

© AHHA 2000

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