1. [Dropout risk among medical students].
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Dinyáné Szabó M, Pusztai G, and Szemerszki M
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- Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Hungary, Male, Student Dropouts psychology, Education, Medical, Undergraduate statistics & numerical data, Student Dropouts statistics & numerical data, Students, Medical psychology, Students, Medical statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Introduction: From 2015, medical education has introduced a cost-reimbursement for medical students who do not reach the yearly rising weighted average. Aim: The authors examine the dropout behaviour of Hungarian medical students. Method: Analysis of the Higher Education Information System based on the database of those who started their medical studies in 2010 (n = 1046). Results: Early retardation of credit accumulation, the use of passive semesters are typical for dropouts. 83.6% of those who started their studies studied in state-funded education, with 9.4% dropouts among them, 50% among cost-reimbursement students. Multivariate analysis revealed the factors affecting dropout. Conclusion: The chances of dropping out are increased by the low credit number, the number of passive semesters, the cost-reimbursement financing form. A dormitory residence is safety net, the student can make social capital that can support the success of his studies. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(21): 829-834.
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- 2019
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