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Development, Implementation, Evaluation, and Long-Term Outcome of a Program to Increase Student Interest in
Annelies Fitzgerald1, Robert D Fitzgerald, Alexander Seidl
1From the Karl Landsteiner Institute for Human Factors & Human Resources, Kirchstetten, Austria.
Summary
To address the shortage of anesthetists, a targeted information and training program was developed. This program successfully increased medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Growing demand for anesthesiologists necessitates attracting more medical professionals to the specialty.
- Identifying factors influencing medical students' specialty choices is crucial for effective recruitment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate an information and training program aimed at increasing student interest in anesthesiology and intensive care.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in attracting medical students and young doctors to the specialty.
Main Methods:
- Utilized semistructured interviews with medical students to understand specialty selection factors.
- Developed and implemented a practice-oriented information and training program across multiple anesthesia departments.
- Collected data through immediate feedback questionnaires and a follow-up survey 2-4 years post-program.
Main Results:
- The program received positive feedback for its practical relevance and utility.
- Follow-up data indicated an 87% increase in interest in anesthesia among participants.
- 74% of participants engaged in practical anesthesia training, with 17 pursuing specialty training.
Conclusions:
- The practice-oriented program effectively stimulated and enhanced interest in anesthesiology.
- The program proved successful in attracting medical students and young doctors to the specialty.
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