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Profile of health professionals who completed a master's, doctoral, or post-doctoral degree in one Brazilian pediatric program

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Silva, Clovis Artur [1] ; Trindade, Vitor Cavalcanti [1] ; da Cruz, Amanda Monteiro [1] ; Blanco, Bruna Paccola [1] ; Vecchi Santos, Joao Fernando [1] ; Ferraro, Alexandre Archanjo [1] ; Odone-Filho, Vicente [1] ; Tannuri, Uenis [1] ; Carvalho, Werther Brunow [1] ; Carneiro-Sampaio, Magda [1] ; Vieira, Sandra Elisabete [1] ; Ferraz Ellero Grisi, Sandra Josefina [1]
Total Authors: 12
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[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Hosp Clin HCFMUSP, Fac Med, Inst Crianca & Adolescente ICr, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Clinics; v. 75, 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the personal and professional characteristics, and the physical, psychiatric/psychological, and professional issues that exist among master's-, doctoral-, and post-doctoral-level health professionals. METHODS: A cross-sectional, online, self-reported survey of 452 postgraduates who completed master's, doctoral, or post-doctoral degrees in one graduate program in pediatrics in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was conducted. RESULTS: The response rate was 47% (211/453). The majority of participants were women (78%) and physicians (74%), and the median age was 47 years (28-71). Master's, doctoral, and post-doctoral degrees were reported by 73%, 53%, and 3%, respectively. High workload (440 hours/week) occurred in 59%, and 45% earned >= 15 minimum wages/month. At least one participation in scientific meeting in the past year was reported by 91%, and 79% had published their research. Thirty-nine percent served as a member of a faculty of an institution of higher learning. The data were analyzed by two age groups: participants aged <= 48 years (group 1) and participants aged 448 years (group 2). The median rating of overall satisfaction with the profession in the past year {[}8 (0-10) vs. 9 (1-10), p=0.0113]; workload 440 hours/week (53% vs. 68%, p=0.034); and >= 15 minimum wages/month (37% vs. 56%, p=0.0083) were significantly lower in group 1. Further analysis by gender revealed that the median rating of overall satisfaction with the profession in the past year {[}8 (0-10) vs. 9 (3-10), p=0.0015], workload 440 hours/week (53% vs. 83%, p=0.0002), and >= 15 minimum wages/month (37% vs. 74%, p=0.0001) were significantly lower in women compared with men. The median rating of overall satisfaction with the mentorship supervision provided was significantly higher among the women 10 (5-10) vs. 10 (2-10), p=0.0324]. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of master's-, doctoral-, and post-doctoral-level health professionals were women and physicians, and had published their thesis. Younger postgraduates and women reported low salaries, less likelihood of working 440 hours/week, and less overall satisfaction with their profession. Further longitudinal and qualitative studies are warranted to assess career trajectories after graduation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/03756-4 - Assessment of relevance of blood levels of drugs in the monitoring rheumatic autoimmune diseases: safety, effectiveness and adherence to therapy
Grantee:Eloisa Silva Dutra de Oliveira Bonfá
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants