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01:27Ethical Issues
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Students' views regarding selecting medicine as a profession.
Syed Muhammad Ali Saad1, Syeda Shahzeen Fatima, Ali Ahmad Faruqi
1Dow Medical College.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|February 24, 2012
Summary
Students choose medicine for personal interest and to serve humanity, though family influence is significant. However, demanding training and long hours deter many from this career path.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Career Choice Analysis
- Sociology of Professions
Background:
- Understanding student motivations is crucial for medical education and workforce planning.
- Perceptions of medicine as a profession influence career selection among aspiring professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate students' perspectives on the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing medicine as a career.
- To identify key factors influencing medical career choices.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 300 students (150 medical, 150 non-medical).
- Convenience sampling and a structured, pretested questionnaire were employed.
- Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.0.
Main Results:
- Personal interest and service to humanity were primary drivers for selecting medicine.
- Family influence played a significant role (87%), while financial rewards and gender were less important.
- Non-medical students cited difficult training (78%), high competition (75%), and long working hours (62%) as deterrents.
Conclusions:
- Personal interest, respect, family influence, and humanitarian service are key motivators for entering the medical profession.
- Financial gain is not a primary factor for most students.
- Challenges such as prolonged training and extensive work hours discourage potential medical professionals.