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Safaa H Abudawoud1, Lateefa Riyad2, Fayiz Rahhal3
1Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Annals of African Medicine
|August 4, 2025
Summary
Interest in cardiology among Arab medical students is promising, with factors like hands-on experience and intellectual appeal being key drivers. Further promotion of cardiology rotations can enhance specialty preference.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cardiology
- Medical Specialties
Background:
- Specialty choice is influenced by personal, professional, and demographic factors.
- Cardiovascular diseases are prevalent in the Arab region, yet there's a shortage of cardiologists.
- Understanding student preferences is crucial for addressing this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing Arab medical students' preference for cardiology.
- To identify strategies for increasing interest in cardiology as a specialty.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study across six Arab countries.
- Survey of 391 clinical-year medical students on demographics and specialty influences.
- Statistical analysis using SPSS.
Main Results:
- 47.1% of students expressed interest in cardiology.
- Key influencing factors included intellectual appeal, salary, national need, and hands-on work.
- Cardiology rotations and valuing patient relationships/intellectual challenges predicted interest.
Conclusions:
- Interest in cardiology among Arab students is notable and potentially higher than global averages.
- Enhancing hands-on experience and rotations can boost cardiology preference.
- Further research into educational strategies is recommended.
Keywords:
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