The Young MWIA’s (yMWIA) full name is Special Interest Group for Young Female Doctors and Medical Students. It is an opportunity for the younger members of the profession to meet and discuss issues relevant to their stage in their careers. More information you will find Medical Women Leaders Tell Their Stories
By: BUN, Alex
Medical Women Leaders tell their stories of the greatest assets and struggles for women in Medicine. Learn life/balance advice to enjoy your professional and personal life.
Medical Women Leaders tell their stories (193,4 KB)
What are the difficulties for men and women in Medicine?
- Marriage +/- children,
- Relationships with husbands/partners, wider family
- Balancing work and personal life
- Personal choices difficult
- Having time and energy to think!
“A woman will always sacrifice herself if you give her the opportunity…..it is her favorite form of self indulgence” – W.Somerset Maugham
Training Issues
- Length and inflexibility of College training programs
- Time-based training discriminates against women
- Part time training only available to a few
- Hospital organisation unfriendly to women (childcare and rosters)
- Partner’s job
What I Learned…
- Time management and priority setting are crucial
- Keep a boundary between home and work
- Give time to relationships – they won’t come back again!
- The importance of mentoring (male and female)
- Not to waste time on inessentials
- Focus activity – don’t spread yourself too thin