2019
DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2019/e1101
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Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The increasing demand for medical specialties with flexible working hours has been associated with the important role of quality of life as a determining factor when choosing a career in medicine, which might change the motivations for pursuing a career in ophthalmology. We aim to identify the main determinants of ophthalmology as a career choice as well as the reasons that motivated previous generations to follow this path. METHODS: Responses to self-admini… Show more

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“…Ophthalmology is considered one of the most desirable fields of medicine, and many of the features attracting medical students to the specialty have been previously described. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Ophthalmology involves a broad range of practice encompassing a mixture of both medicine and surgery, treatment of children and adults, and provision of primary care as well as highly specialized treatment. [1][2][3][4] The prevalence and chronic nature of many ocular diseases allow ophthalmologists to provide a continuity of care in which meaningful, long-term relationships with patients can develop.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Ophthalmology is considered one of the most desirable fields of medicine, and many of the features attracting medical students to the specialty have been previously described. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Ophthalmology involves a broad range of practice encompassing a mixture of both medicine and surgery, treatment of children and adults, and provision of primary care as well as highly specialized treatment. [1][2][3][4] The prevalence and chronic nature of many ocular diseases allow ophthalmologists to provide a continuity of care in which meaningful, long-term relationships with patients can develop.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Ophthalmology involves a broad range of practice encompassing a mixture of both medicine and surgery, treatment of children and adults, and provision of primary care as well as highly specialized treatment. [1][2][3][4] The prevalence and chronic nature of many ocular diseases allow ophthalmologists to provide a continuity of care in which meaningful, long-term relationships with patients can develop. 2,5 In addition to interacting with patients, ophthalmologists have an opportunity to work with other physicians in diagnosing and treating many systemic diseases with ocular manifestations.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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