- An investigation in the scientific journal Archives of Medical Research identified women’s participation in medical specialties in Mexico.
- Over the past 15 years, a total of 42,647 applicants have passed ENARM to pursue a major.
- From the above figure, 52% correspond to women.
The problem that has prevailed in the field of medicine for centuries is that it was believed to be a male-only area. Fortunately, this is not the case now and the most famous example can be seen in universities. In the case of our country Not only are women now satisfied with being doctors, they are increasingly offering the National Examination for Medical Residency Applicants (ENARM) to become specialists.
The woman who paved the way for others in Mexico
Before moving forward, it is necessary to remember a business and a legacy Matilda Montoya Lafraga, who was the first woman to earn a PhD in Mexico. This historical fact happened in the year 1887 and if you analyze it carefully it is not that far away.
After putting in a lot of effort and breaking prejudices, she finally got the recognition of the Medical College of Mexico as a Doctor of Surgery and Obstetrics. With this, I opened the way for all the women of our country.
But it is now time to focus on what is happening in the present. Post that Women in health are already growing up in the majority at ENARM.
For example, the scientific journal of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Medical Research Archive, conducted a study. your nickname is Trends in medical specialization and employment in Mexico by gender It consisted of analyzing people who had given this test within the past fifteen years.
One of the most attractive things is that during this period a total of 42 thousand out of 647 got a place to study the specialty. Of this figure, women account for 52 percent.
Now, based on what has been summarized MedscapeMost women tend to choose specialties with predetermined schedules, fewer emergencies, and fewer surgeries.
The majors that women choose the most in ENARM
- hearing.
- geriatrics.
- Internal Medicine.
- Pediatrics.
- Emergency cases.
At the same time, select the search as well Majors and sub-specialties in which female participation is low. Among those that stand out because more than half of the population is male:
- cardiology.
- Clinical Pathology
- Epidemics science.
- family Medicine.
- Infection science.
- Maternal and fetal medicine.
- new born.
- nuclear medicine.
- Pathology.
- Lung disease in children.
- Pediatric pathology.
- Hematology in children.
When will ENARM 2022 be?
A test is scheduled for this year From 27 to 29 September. Although the call confirms that the date is subject to last minute changes due to the Covid-19 health emergency. Although due to the recent development, it seems unlikely that an adjustment will occur.
the available choices
As in the last year, the specialty will be chosen after taking the exam and not before, as is usual. While there are now 27 options available to choose from.
- histopathology.
- Anesthesia.
- Audiology, ear, ear, and speech.
- Clinical quality of care.
- General Surgery.
- Epidemics science.
- Medical genetics.
- geriatrics.
- Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Imaging, diagnosis and treatment.
- Sports and physical activity medicine.
- Rehabilitation medicine.
- Emergency Medicine.
- Occupational and environmental medicine.
- family Medicine.
- Internal Medicine.
- Forensic Medicine.
- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
- Protective medicine.
- Pulmonary medicine.
- ophthalmology.
- Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery.
- Clinical pathology.
- Pediatrics.
- Psychiatry.
- Radiation oncology.
- Traumatology and Orthopedics.
publish results
At the end of the exam application, each applicant will be informed of his score, which will be printed in two copies, and must be signed by hand and an original copy must be kept. There is no reprint of the score report for any reason.
While the announcement indicates that during the month of November on the web page of Inter-institutional Committee for Health Human Resources Training (CIFRHS) Selected papers will be published.
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