Understanding clerkship experiences in emergency medicine and their potential influence on specialty selection: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The specialty of emergency medicine (EM) is experiencing a significant decrease in student interest. In addition, women are historically underrepresented within the specialty at all levels of training and practice. We sought to understand how clinical experiences and perceptions of EM influence specialty selection by medical students, particularly women.

Methods

Using a constructivist grounded theory approach, we analyzed semistructured interviews with senior medical students who considered EM as a specialty. We used purposive sampling to recruit from diverse learning environments and represent a variety of experiences. Participants reflected on their specialty selection process and experiences in EM including their perceived acceptance in the work environment.

SUBMITTER: Diaz R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858322 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature