Concerns, Perceptions, and Career Considerations of Female Medical Students Interested in Neurosurgery: A Qualitative Case Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Female medical students
Area Of Science
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Education
- Career Development
Background
- Neurosurgery has low representation of Black, Hispanic, and female surgeons.
- Existing research overlooks unique concerns of female medical students interested in neurosurgery.
Purpose Of The Study
- Investigate factors influencing female medical students' career choices in neurosurgery.
- Understand unique concerns and perspectives of female students pursuing neurosurgery.
Main Methods
- Conducted semistructured interviews with 8 female medical students.
- Utilized Social Cognitive Career Theory and thematic analysis.
Main Results
- Identified 3 key themes: sense of belonging, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations.
- Sense of belonging (diversity, mentorship, passion) was the primary concern.
- Self-efficacy and outcome expectations (innovation, impact, salary, work-life balance) also influenced decisions.
Conclusions
- Female students face distinct challenges in neurosurgery.
- Enhancing diversity and representation of female neurosurgeons is crucial.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address specific concerns and support career choices.
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