Why do medical trainees take time out of their specialty training programmes?

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2014 Oct;75(10):584-9. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2014.75.10.584.

Abstract

Postgraduate medical trainees may take time out of programme for personal or professional reasons which can delay completion of training. This survey of out of programme trainees in England explores a phenomenon that impacts significantly upon medical careers and workforce planning.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Career Choice*
  • Clinical Competence
  • Education* / methods
  • Education* / organization & administration
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Educational Status
  • England
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Program Development* / methods
  • Program Development* / statistics & numerical data
  • Program Evaluation
  • Social Validity, Research
  • Students, Medical / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires