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Richard Galloway1, Charmilie Chandrakumar2, Kanatheepan Shanmuganathan3
1Department of Orthopaedics, Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust, Stanmore, UK.
Aims/Background:
This study aims to identify and analyse the factors that influence or discourage junior doctors in the UK and across the world from wanting to pursue a career in orthopaedics.
Methods:
A prospective, cohort study was carried out via an online questionnaire targeted at aspiring orthopaedic surgeons.
Results:
A total of 654 respondents met inclusion criteria; 370 (56.6%) were UK-based and 284 (43.4%) were based abroad. The practical and technical nature of orthopaedics was the biggest influencing factor globally. UK respondents were notably more concerned by the financial impact of training (49%) followed by poor work-life balance (36%). Themes from the comments section revealed concern regarding gender bias and a lack of diverse role models within orthopaedics.
Conclusions:
Reducing the cost and length of training, diversification of role models, removal of bias and increasing positive early experiences may help to encourage people of all backgrounds to pursue a career in orthopaedic surgery.
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