Factors influencing students' decision in choosing obstetrics and gynecology as a career in a university hospital in Central Saudi Arabia
Journal Article
B, Al-Nakshabandi K., Al-Hassan B., Alrahbini N., Abu-Rafea . 2011
رابط المنشور على الويب:
المجلة \ الصحيفة:
Saudi medical Journal
رقم الإصدار السنوي:
2011 Jul;32(7):730-4.
مستخلص المنشور:
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To determine factors influencing final year medical undergraduate trainees at King Saud University in choosing a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
METHODS:
In this cross sectional study, the undergraduate final year medical students and interns at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were asked to complete a survey instrument designed to assess possible attracting and detracting factors. The survey was conducted from January 2010 to February 2010. Factors were analyzed in a univariable and multivariable analysis.
RESULTS:
The survey was distributed to 507 students. Completed questionnaires were returned by 330 participants (response rate 65%). Overall, 32 (9.7 %) of students listed Obstetrics and Gynecology in their top 3 choices. The rotation of students through Obstetrics and Gynecology was the most influential factor attracting 81.3% of the students who chose to take this course. Faculty interaction was a major reason for attracting students accounting for 71.9%, but resident interaction was less attractive where only 37.5% of students mentioned that they were affected positively by residents. Hands-on experience such as performing deliveries and other procedures were significant attracting factors. (p=0.006 and p=0.004).
CONCLUSION:
The findings in this study will hopefully aid in recruiting trainees to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Saudi Arabia. Identifying the 5 major attracting factors from our study will allow our institute to integrate these factors in Obstetrics and Gynecology curriculum design, eventually increasing interest in postgraduate training in this specialty.