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Abdulrahman Alaseem1, Alwaleed Khalaf Alazmi2, Shahad H Bajunaid3
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
BMC Medical Education
|November 2, 2024
Summary
Program directors in Saudi Arabia prioritize applicant attitude and professionalism for residency selection. Clinical rotation performance and resident opinions are also key factors, with research experience differing between surgical and non-surgical specialties.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Residency Matching
- Saudi Arabia Healthcare System
Background:
- Residency selection is crucial for medical training.
- Understanding program director (PD) criteria is vital for successful matching.
- Saudi Arabia's healthcare system is expanding, increasing residency program competition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing residency selection by program directors in Saudi Arabia.
- To compare these factors between surgical and non-surgical specialties.
- To inform effective recruitment strategies for residency programs.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted across five regions of Saudi Arabia.
- Survey questionnaire adapted and validated from previous research.
- Data collected from 61 program directors (PDs) in surgical and non-surgical specialties.
Main Results:
- Applicant's attitude and professionalism were the most critical factors for both surgical and non-surgical specialties.
- Surgical PDs valued "Doing clinical rotations in the PD institution" more, while non-surgical PDs emphasized "Performance in clinical rotation during internship."
- Research project numbers were more important for surgical PDs (38.6%) than non-surgical PDs (29.4%).
Conclusions:
- Professionalism and positive attitude are paramount for residency acceptance in Saudi Arabia.
- The importance of recommendations and research varies by specialty.
- Residency programs should integrate practical internship experiences into their recruitment strategies.
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