Modernising medical careers and factors influencing career choices of medical students

Yusur Al-Nuaimi; Gus McGrouther; Ardeshir Bayat

doi:10.12968/hmed.2008.69.3.28754

Modernising medical careers and factors influencing career choices of medical students

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Mar;69(3):163-6. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.3.28754.

Authors

Yusur Al-Nuaimi¹, Gus McGrouther, Ardeshir Bayat

Affiliation

¹ Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, University ofManchester, Manchester M1 7DN.

PMID: 18422226
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.3.28754

Abstract

This article details medical students' views towards future career choices and factors that may influence this choice. The role of gender in career choice and the importance of structured career advice and management is highlighted and discussed.

MeSH terms

Attitude
Career Choice*
Education, Medical, Undergraduate / statistics & numerical data
Education, Medical, Undergraduate / trends*
Female
Humans
Male
Medicine / statistics & numerical data*
Sex Factors
Specialization*
Students, Medical / psychology*
Surveys and Questionnaires