Career intentions of medical students trained in India

Sreekar, Harinatha; Raghunath, Nithya; Raghunath, Nikhitha; Harinatha, Sreeharsha

doi:10.4103/1357-6283.134319

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“…However, we found that most of the study participants preferred to work after either postgraduation or sub-specialization (data not shown). This finding corroborates with several studies that note medical students' preference towards specializations even at the time of joining MBBS (also, unpublished data) [13][14][15][16][17]. The fact that the majority of the students prefer to work after obtaining higher degrees emphasizes the need to realign our goals and purpose of undergraduate medical education.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Suggestions from this stage were incorporated upon consensus (SSP and MN), and the questionnaire was modified to contain 16 questions. For response process validation, we invited ten first-year paramedical students (five males and five females) of the institution from the same academic year The last segment consisted of questions to analyze the career aspirations of students (questions [15][16].…”

Section: Students Enrolled For Bachelor Of Medicine Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These factors may have a negative influence ('demotivate') on a student's decision to study medicine. Advances in medical sciences have led to diverse career options, and hence the decision to join medicine may be influenced by plans of students [13][14][15]. The presence of future career opportunities may thus 'motivate' whereas the absence of the same may 'demotivate' the students.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In a close-knit community such as India, parents and family members play an influential role in deciding the career of students [16,17]. In some countries, students join medicine after completion of an undergraduate degree whereas in India and other developing countries they join soon after completing school education [13,[15][16][17]. This latter group of students may have specific characteristics, owing to their entry into medical school at a relatively younger age.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Factors influencing to study medicine: a survey of first-year medical students from India

Narayanasamy¹,

Ruban²,

Pierangeli³

2019

Korean J Med Educ

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Purpose:Students joining medical studies may be motivated by many factors. However, there may also be some factors which may concern them. Although, it can be assumed that those joining medical studies would have largely been influenced positively, how the factors interact in different groups of students has not been studied adequately. Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based survey in first-year medical students. Besides the demographics and intentions about their future career plans, students rated a list of positively influencing items and a list of negatively affecting items relevant to our context that influenced their decision. We performed factor analysis followed by clustering of study participants. Results: Ninety-seven students participated in the survey which comprised of 59% females with mean age of 18.6 years. The factors extracted were named as 'personal growth factor,' 'professional calling factor,' 'personal concerns factor,' and 'professional concerns factor.' Four distinct clusters of participants differing in their average ratings to each of the above factors were identified. Conclusion:This study provides information on the factors that influence students to join medical studies from an Indian context. The motivational patterns were varied in different sub-groups of students. The data obtained from this study may provide pointers to educators to plan training of students, changes in curricular structure that takes into account the expansion of medical education into specialties and beyond.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Students Enrolled For Bachelor Of Medicine Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Factors influencing to study medicine: a survey of first-year medical students from India

Narayanasamy¹,

Ruban²,

Pierangeli³

2019

Korean J Med Educ

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“…The perceptions and career preferences of Indian medical students and interns are not well understood. In an earlier study conducted in India, the preferred specialties were ranked by final-year medical students, but motivational factors were not explored [3]. A study conducted at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal showed that students considered personal interest, job opportunities, and income prospects while choosing a specialty; however, the study did not compare differences across students at various stages of the degree program [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors influencing the career preferences of medical students and interns: a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey from India

Ruban

Pierangeli

2019

J Educ Eval Health Prof

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Purpose: The study aimed to identify the motivational factors and demographic variables influencing the career preferences of medical students in India.Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based survey at Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. The participants were 368 of the 460 medical students and interns enrolled at the institution from October 2015 to August 2016. We designed the questionnaire to collect demographic data, students’ preferences for career specialties, and the motivational factors influencing them. Then, we analyzed the influence of these factors and demographic variables on career preferences using regression analysis.Results: Of the 368 respondents, 356 (96.7%) expressed their intention to pursue a residency program after the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, and about two-thirds indicated their preference to do so in India. The specialties most preferred by students were general surgery, general medicine (internal medicine), and pediatrics, while the least preferred were anatomy, obstetrics and gynecology, and community medicine. Factor analysis yielded three motivational factors, which we named ‘personal growth,’ ‘professional growth,’ and ‘personal satisfaction’ based on the items loaded in each. The motivational factors were predicted by demographic variables (gender, geographical background, current stage in the MBBS program, and the presence of relatives in the health professions). Demographic variables and the motivational factors also had significant influences on career preferences.Conclusion: This study provides insights into the motivational factors that influence the career preferences of Indian medical students and interns. A robust longitudinal study would be required to study intra-individual variations in preferences and the persistence of choices.

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Subspecialization, Senior Residency, or Private Practice: The Dilemma of Final-Year Radiology Postgraduate Residents in India

Sarangi

Narayan

Panda

et al. 2023

Indian J Radiol Imaging

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Background Radiology is among India's top five speciality choices pursued by meritorious medical graduates. With the advent of the subspecialization degree courses, fellowships, the requirement of senior residency as faculty eligibility criteria, and the lucrative option of private practice, the final-year postgraduates are given opportunities to choose from but with little guidance on what and how to choose. This study aims to analyze the views of the final-year radiology postgraduate residents in India regarding their understanding of how to proceed in their professional life with options available. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted online via Google forms distributed via email and social media platforms. The questionnaire was prepared after going through previous literature, video blogs, and media available on the Internet and was further validated for content. Results About half (48%) of them wished to pursue higher studies in the form of Doctorate of Medicine (DM) degree courses or fellowships. Almost three-quarters of the participants preferred short-term subspecialization via fellowships over 3-year DM courses (28%). Regarding clinical practice, 61.9% preferred to take up senior residency, while slightly over one-third (35.7%) expressed their will to move on to private practice. Conclusion A relative conundrum was observed in the decision to take up senior residency or private practice or to go for DM but had to pursue a fellowship due to limited choice in topics and seats available in the country for subspecialization.

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Career intentions of medical students trained in India

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Factors influencing to study medicine: a survey of first-year medical students from India

Factors influencing to study medicine: a survey of first-year medical students from India

Factors influencing the career preferences of medical students and interns: a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey from India

Subspecialization, Senior Residency, or Private Practice: The Dilemma of Final-Year Radiology Postgraduate Residents in India

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