Here are four takeaways:
1. Researchers compared work-life balance, work environment and satisfaction between the two groups. They analyzed data from 842 pediatricians eight to 10 years after residency.
2. The study found generalist-trained pediatricians have more schedule flexibility and work fewer hours than fellowship-trained pediatricians.
3. Both fellowship-trained pediatricians and generalist-trained pediatricians reported being satisfied with their careers.
4. Fellowship-trained pediatricians reported more learning opportunities in their work environment, which may account for why they spend less time in direct patient care.
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