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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Specialties
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Plastic surgery is an evolving specialty with significant overlap with other surgical fields.
  • Misconceptions about plastic surgery are prevalent among the public, healthcare professionals, and medical students.
  • Limited knowledge of plastic surgery's scope can hinder resident recruitment and proper case referral.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess medical students' knowledge regarding the scope of plastic surgery.
  • To evaluate medical students' interest in pursuing a career in plastic surgery.
  • To identify factors influencing students' interest or lack thereof in the specialty.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 223 medical students in Nigeria.
  • Data was collected via Google Forms distributed through WhatsApp and email.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0, with significance set at p < 0.05.

    • Main Results:

    • 97.3% of students were aware of plastic and reconstructive surgery, but only 15% expressed interest in specializing.
    • Factors influencing interest included year of study, personal plans for cosmetic surgery, and exposure to plastic surgery media.
    • Burns management was the most recognized procedure (95.1%); knowledge was linked to prior lectures and the presence of plastic surgeons.

    Conclusions:

    • Perception of plastic surgery is heavily influenced by exposure to the specialty.
    • A decline in formal teaching may exacerbate misunderstandings about the work of plastic surgeons.
    • Enhanced educational initiatives are crucial for improving understanding and potentially increasing interest in plastic surgery.