In:
Perspectives on Medical Education, Ubiquity Press, Ltd., Vol. 2, No. 5-6 ( 2013-04-16), p. 298-316
Abstract:
Little is known about how medical students view academic medicine. This
multi-institutional study explored student perceptions of this career path. During 2009–2010, third- and fourth-year students at three United States medical schools
completed a 30-item online survey. In total, 239 students completed the questionnaire (37 % response rate). Significant predictors of students’ desires for academic medical
careers included interest in teaching (γ = 0.74), research (γ = 0.53), interprofessional practice (γ = 0.34), administration (γ = 0.27), and community service opportunities
(γ = 0.16). A positive correlation existed between accumulated debt and interest in academic medicine (γ = 0.20). Student descriptions of the least and most appealing
aspects of academic medicine were classified into five categories: professional, research, personal, teaching and mentoring, and patients/patient care. Students are more
likely to be interested in a career in academic medicine if they have participated in research or were influenced by a mentor. Factors that may also influence a medical
student’s decision to pursue a career in academic medicine include age and debt accumulated prior to medical school. Professional aspects of academic medicine (cutting
edge environment, resources) and the opportunity to teach were the most appealing aspects.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2212-277X
DOI:
10.1007/S40037-013-0051-6
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Ubiquity Press, Ltd.
Publication Date:
2013
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2670231-9
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