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Training, work, and lifestyle of transplant physicians and surgeons in Germany
Author(s) -
Hoyer Dieter P.,
Kaiser Gernot M.,
Cicinnati Vito,
Radunz Sonia,
Braun Felix,
GreifHiger Gertrud,
Schulze Maren,
Schmidt Hartmut J.,
Paul Andreas,
Beckebaum Susanne
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1399-0012
pISSN - 0902-0063
DOI - 10.1111/ctr.12786
Subject(s) - medicine , remuneration , workload , certification , family medicine , board certification , german , cohort , continuing medical education , medical education , continuing education , archaeology , finance , computer science , political science , law , economics , history , operating system
Abstract Background International data on training, work, and lifestyle of transplant physicians and surgeons are scarce. Such data might help in development of uniform education paths and provide insights for young clinicians interested in this field. This study aimed at the evaluation of these data in all transplant‐associated medical disciplines. Methods A survey on professional and academic training, workload, and lifestyle was generated. The questionnaire was distributed to all members of the German Transplant Association ( DTG ), utilizing the tool SurveyMonkey ® . Results A total of 127 members of the DTG responded (male/female 66.1%/33.9%, 45.8±10.3 years). The majority had been working in transplant medicine for more than 10 years (61.9%). Fifteen respondents (11.8%) obtained an official European certification (European Union of Medical Specialists). A total of 57 (48.3%) respondents worked full time on research during training. The research focus was clinical for most respondents (n=72, 61.5%). An average working time of 62±1.5 h/wk was reported. Fifty‐eight percent of all respondents complained of inadequate remuneration and 50% reported inadequate acknowledgment of their professional performance. Conclusion This is the first study reporting characteristics of training, work, and lifestyle in an interdisciplinary cohort of German transplant physicians and surgeons. Enormous efforts in clinical and research work were reported, associated with high rates of professional and financial dissatisfaction.