PLoS ONE (Jan 2024)

The impact of gendered experiences on the career choice of swiss medical students: A qualitative study protocol.

  • Sylvie Arnoux,
  • Laura E Hirshfield,
  • Milena Abbiati,
  • Mathieu R Nendaz,
  • Georges L Savoldelli,
  • Nadia M Bajwa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302538
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 19, no. 5
p. e0302538

Abstract

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The problem of gender discrimination and sexual harassment in medicine is long-standing and widespread. This project aims to document and understand how gendered experiences encountered by final-year medical students in Switzerland are experienced by these individuals and how they influence their career choice. It also aims to identify representations and stereotypes linked to the different specialties. The project will take place at all Swiss universities offering a master's degree in human medicine, for a total of 9 programs. Around 36 participants will be recruited. Semi-structured qualitative individual interviews will be conducted. Analysis will be based on Grounded Theory principles.