Table 5 Original career choices in years 1, 3, and 5 of doctors practising as neurologists in year 10
Career choices | Male N (%) | Female N (%) | Total N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Neurology untied 1st choice | 23 (32.3) | 7 (18.9) | 30 (27.7) |
Neurology tied 1st choice | 6 (8.4) | 1 (2.7) | 7 (6.4) |
Neurology 2nd or 3rd choice | 7 (9.8) | 3 (8.1) | 10 (9.2) |
Any choice for other hospital physician specialties | 26 (36.6) | 14 (37.8) | 40 (37.03) |
Other choices | 9 (12.6) | 12 (32.4) | 21 (19.4) |
Total | 71 (100.0) | 37 (100.0) | 108 (100.0) |
Year 3 | |||
Neurology untied 1st choice | 47 (70.1) | 20 (55.5) | 67 (65.04) |
Neurology tied 1st choice | 7 (10.4) | 2 (5.5) | 9 (8.7) |
Neurology 2nd or 3rd choice | 2 (2.9) | 2 (5.5) | 4 (3.8) |
Any choice for other hospital physician specialties | 7 (10.4) | 6 (16.6) | 13 (12.6) |
Other choices | 4 (5.9) | 6 (16.6) | 10 (9.7) |
Total | 67 (100.0) | 36 (100.0) | 103 (100.0) |
Year 5 | |||
Neurology untied 1st choice | 56 (75.6) | 32 (76.1) | 88 (75.8) |
Neurology tied 1st choice | 5 (6.7) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (4.3) |
Neurology 2nd or 3rd choice | 7 (9.4) | 3 (7.1) | 10 (8.6) |
Any choice for other hospital physician specialties | 5 (6.7) | 3 (7.1) | 8 (6.8) |
Other choices | 1 (1.3) | 4 (9.5) | 5 (4.3) |
Total | 74 (100.0) | 42 (100.0) | 116 (100.0) |