Students' Interest in Orthopedic Surgery in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The demand for orthopedic surgery is expected to increase as the Saudi population grows and ages. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the interest of medical students and interns in orthopedic surgery and the factors that influence their interest.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire adapted from a similar study and modified by the authors. The questionnaire was distributed via email to more than 500 medical students from the second year to the internship year. The questionnaire was designed to assess knowledge, interest, and students' perception of orthopedics.

Results

Five hundred and ten responses were obtained; 382 (74.90%) were from women. Gender, family orientation, private practice, and perceptions of or

SUBMITTER: Aljuhani W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10734330 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature