PERCEPTION OF UROLOGY SPECIALTY AND FACTORS INFLUENCE ITS CONSIDERATION AS A CAREER CHOICE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
11Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Georgian Medical News
|November 24, 2024
Summary
Approximately one-fourth of medical students are interested in urology careers. Male students perceiving urology as male-dominated showed higher interest, influenced by technology and career opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Specialties
- Urology
Background:
- Urology addresses male and female urinary tract and reproductive organ diseases.
- Increasing prevalence of urological diseases necessitates attention to the specialty.
- Understanding medical student interest is crucial for future workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess medical students' perception and interest in urology at Qassim University.
- To identify factors influencing the choice of urology as a medical career.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 223 medical students and interns at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
- Paper-based self-administered questionnaire assessing demographics, urology knowledge, and influencing factors.
- Survey included 18 items on factors affecting career choice in urology.
Main Results:
- 23.8% of students considered a urology career; 55.6% were male.
- Being male and perceiving urology as male-dominated increased consideration.
- Key factors attracting students included technology, integrated medicine/surgery, and career prospects.
Conclusions:
- Urology is a potential future specialty for a quarter of medical students.
- Perceptions of male dominance in urology influence male students' career consideration.
- Further research needed on female students' perspectives and addressing lifestyle misconceptions.
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