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An international perspective on interest in a general surgery career among final-year medical students
- Source :
- The American Journal of Surgery. 202:352-356
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2011.
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Abstract
- Background The level of interest in general surgery among US seniors has been declining; however, it may be perceived as a more attractive career outside the United States. Methods A survey was developed and distributed to students at medical schools in 8 countries. Results were analyzed to determine whether interest in general surgery was related to sex of the respondent or economic standing of the country. Results We noted differences in the level of interest in general surgery, ranging from 8% in Italy to 58% in India. As in the United States, there was a difference in the level of interest between sexes, with a male preponderance. Students from economically less developed countries expressed a greater interest in general surgery compared with students from countries with high development. Conclusions Our study suggested the level of interest for general surgery may depend on the sex and the location of the student. Further comparison studies may suggest means to stimulate student interest in the field.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Internationality
Students, Medical
education
Developing country
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
medicine
Humans
Developing Countries
Life Style
Career Choice
business.industry
Developed Countries
General surgery
Perspective (graphical)
General Medicine
United States
General Surgery
Family medicine
Respondent
Workforce
Female
Surgery
business
Career choice
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 00029610
- Volume :
- 202
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The American Journal of Surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....7321a2e9ea654c6492fd0a3ca1e87e75