Factors affecting young doctors' choice of medical specialty-A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young doctors' choice of medical specialty is essential to maintaining a sufficient health workforce and developing a sustainable healthcare system. The choice of specialization is the result of numerous factors, including doctors' preferences, population needs, and the number of available residency slots. The aim of this article is to explore the factors taken into consideration by young Polish physicians in choosing their future specialty.

Methods

We have conducted 30 structured interviews with randomly selected recent medical school graduates (17 female and 13 male). The study was conducted from December 2022 until February 2023 using online platforms. Data from in-depth interviews were coded using NVivo Release 1.6.1. Then thematic analysis was performed.

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SUBMITTER: Michalik B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10833556 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature