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Career changes among Saskatchewan physicians

S Shaw1, G Goplen, D S Houston

  • 1Student Medical Society, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|April 1, 1996
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Most Saskatchewan physicians changed their career paths during training and practice. Over half deviated from their initial plans, and many altered their specialty post-graduation. This highlights a disconnect with current postgraduate training systems.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physician Career Development
  • Health Workforce Research

Background:

  • Physician career path changes are common during medical training and practice.
  • Understanding these shifts is crucial for medical education and workforce planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of career path changes among physicians in Saskatchewan.
  • To identify factors associated with career path alterations.

Main Methods:

  • A population survey using a mailed questionnaire was distributed to active members of the Saskatchewan Medical Association.
  • Response rate was 45.8% (493/1077).
  • Outcome measures included career plans during medical school and actual practice changes since graduation.

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Main Results:

  • 57.8% of respondents practiced in a different field than initially planned.
  • 63.5% were not in their preferred specialty if forced to choose during medical school.
  • 42.9% had changed their field of training or practice at least once since graduation.
  • Older physicians, international medical graduates, and specialists were more likely to change careers.

Conclusions:

  • The current Canadian postgraduate training system may not adequately accommodate physician career changes.
  • The implications of these observed career shifts require ongoing monitoring and evaluation.