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  • Medical Education
  • Career Development
  • Student Experience

Background:

  • Sydney Medical School implemented the Personalised Pathways (PP) program in 2020 for Year 2 medical students.
  • The PP program aimed to provide early exposure to specialty areas and allow students to individualize their education.
  • The impact of the PP program on student career preferences was not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore student engagement and experiences within the PP placement.
  • To understand how the PP placement influences student views on medical specialties.
  • To investigate the program's effect on students' career intentions and the role of consultants.

Main Methods:

  • In 2023, 220 optional PP placements were offered to 254 Year 2 medical students across six teaching hospitals.
  • 103 students (84% of applicants) secured a placement, attending 4 hours weekly for 12 weeks.
  • Qualitative data were collected via survey from 24 students (23% response rate) regarding their perceptions of the placement.

Main Results:

  • Students reported increased awareness of specialty career pathways, lifelong learning, and work-life balance.
  • The PP program provided insights into the leadership and teaching roles of consultants.
  • The placement influenced students' perceptions of different medical specialties and career options.

Conclusions:

  • The Personalised Pathways program offers valuable early opportunities appreciated by medical students.
  • The program prompted some students to reconsider their career choices, while others confirmed their initial intentions.
  • The PP program effectively enhanced students' understanding of specialty roles and career planning.