Phenotypic differences between male physicians, surgeons, and film stars: comparative study.

doi:10.1136/bmj.39015.672373.80

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Phenotypic differences between male physicians, surgeons, and film stars: comparative study.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.) - 23 Dec 2006

Trilla Antoni, Aymerich Marta, Lacy Antonio M, Bertran Maria J

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OBJECTIVES: To test the hypothesis that, on average, male surgeons are taller and better looking than male physicians, and to compare both sets of doctors with film stars who play doctors on screen. DESIGN: Comparative study. SETTING: Typical university hospital in Spain, located in Barcelona and not in a sleepy backwater. PARTICIPANTS: Random sample of 12 surgeons and 12 physicians plus 4 external controls (film...

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