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

PLoS One. 2024 May 20;19(5):e0302538. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302538. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Career Choice*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Qualitative Research*
  • Sexism / psychology
  • Sexual Harassment / psychology
  • Students, Medical* / psychology
  • Switzerland

Grants and funding

GS and NB received a grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation for the project n°213171 https://data.snf.ch/grants/grant/213171 The funders didn't play any role in the study design or any upcoming step regarding this project