Mothers in Medicine

Features real stories from mothers in medicine at all stages of training from medical student to attending physician
Organized by themes that are unique to the physician-mother: career decisions, having children during training, choice of specialty, practice issues, and work-life balance
Presents narrative stories about each theme followed by discussion of key considerations, guidelines, and tips

Autorentext

Katherine Chretien, MD

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Medicine

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Washington, DC, USA

Inhalt
Choosing Motherhood and Medicine: The First Questions.- Having and Raising Children During Physician Training: Medical School.- Having and Raising Children During Physician Training: Residency.- Being a Mother in Medicine in Practice.- Choosing Where and How to Work.- Balancing Work and Life.- Sharing the Humor in Being a Mother in Medicine.- Embracing the Mother in Medicine's Village of Support.- Navigating Life Challenges as a Mother in Medicine.- Negotiating for the Job You Want.- Question and Answer: The Collective Wisdom of Mothers in Medicine.