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Latha M Sneha1, Manipriya Ravindran2, Rekha Kumar2
1Division of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600116, India. drmslatha@yahoo.com.
Financial reasons and job opportunities significantly influence pediatric residents
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Medical Education
- Career Development
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing pediatric residents' subspecialty choices is crucial for workforce planning.
- Current data on career path determinants for Indian pediatric residents is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing pediatric residents' decisions to pursue subspecialty training.
- To determine the factors affecting pediatric residents' choice of future workplace.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study was conducted during a national pediatric postgraduate exam refresher course in Chennai, India.
- Data was collected from pediatric residents across India and analyzed using SPSS version 18.0.
Main Results:
- Interest in Pediatrics was the primary reason for choosing the field (51%).
- Marriage influenced subspecialty decisions for 89% of female residents, but was irrelevant for 92% of males.
- Financial reasons (41%) and job opportunities (21%) were the most significant factors influencing subspecialty pursuit.
Conclusions:
- Exposure to all subspecialties during postgraduate training is recommended.
- Enhanced career guidance and subspecialty exposure can encourage residents to consider less popular fields like Pediatric Nephrology, Hemato-oncology, Developmental Pediatrics, and Hepatology.
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