Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, Vol 94, Issue 2 79-82, Copyright © 2001 by Royal Society of Medicine
ORIGINAL ARTICLES |
JM Zakrzewska
Oral Medicine, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Turner Street, London E1 2AD, UK. J.M.Zak@mds.qmw.ac.uk
88 members of the UK specialty society of oral medicine were asked about career satisfaction and their views on training programmes. 70% responded (79% of consultants and all accredited trainees). Men work longer hours than women, report less control over their work and experience more stress. Although high work satisfaction is reported, nearly one-third regret their choice of specialty. Men more than women do locum work while training. Most respondents would welcome flexible training, job shares, financial support during training and a mentoring scheme.