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Area of Science:

  • Medical education
  • Health workforce planning
  • Career development

Background:

  • Specialty choice is a critical decision for medical students.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted health workforce challenges.
  • Understanding student motivators is crucial for resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing medical specialty choice in Saudi Arabia.
  • To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these choices.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative exploratory study.
  • Semi-structured interviews with medical students and interns.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed data.

Main Results:

  • Five major themes and 18 subthemes identified.
  • Key themes include determinants of choice, financial expectations, gender stereotypes, and COVID-19 impact.
  • Concomitant motivation factors were also explored.

    • Conclusions:

    • Informed career selection is vital for graduate success and satisfaction.
    • Study findings offer insights for regulatory bodies on student preferences.
    • Results can inform future health resource management strategies.