Half of young gynecologists want to go abroad

More than half of gynecologists in training are considering to leave Belgium for a career abroad.

Three to four assistants intend to work part-time, 30% even only three days a week. Newspaper reports that the Specialists on gynecology.

The most remarkable figures comes from a recent survey organized by the Flemish Association for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (obstetrics and gynecology). In 2011, Flanders 135 registered obstetricians in training. They were all sent a questionnaire and the response rate was 26%. Thus, the results are representative, says Bram Pouseele gynecologist in training specialists in the newspaper.

Potential immigrants

Striking figure is the high number of potential emigrants. Flanders is not (more) attractive? Doctor Pouseele qualifies. A number of assistants is of Dutch descent and returns after the training simply return to the homeland. Nevertheless, the number of gynecologists that away would be highly unlikely.

Also strong is that three out of four assistants says the occupation only wish to pursue part-time, even 30% just three days a week. This has everything to do with the feminization. 80 to 85% of the gynecologists younger than 35 are women. Of responses was seen, 91% of female doctors, only 9% of respondents were men. Male assistants who continue to opt for a full time career, so they give themselves.

Work and personal life

(Female) needs work and private gynecologists strictly separated: 87% of the assistants is in favor of defined wait on weekends and on weekdays. There is an obstetrician on duty for all interventions. Only 13% would always be accessible on weekdays and no obstetrician is willing to night and day, 7 on 7, are available. Times have clearly changed ...

It is interesting that assistants gynecology private practice begin to find less attractive because of the additional administrative and organizational burden. Hospitals win so again appeal, said the newspaper Specialists. 84% of gynecologists in the making is in favor of an association with all gynecologists in the hospital and wants to play a pooling financial commitment.