How do medical schools influence their students' career choices? A realist evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The career choices of medical graduates vary widely between medical schools in the UK and elsewhere and are generally not well matched with societal needs. Research has found that experiences in medical school including formal, informal and hidden curricula are important influences. We conducted a realist evaluation of how and why these various social conditions in medical school influence career thinking.

Methods

We interviewed junior doctors at the point of applying for speciality training. We selected purposively for a range of career choices. Participants were asked to describe points during their medical training when they had considered career options and how their thinking had been influenced by their context. Interview transcripts were coded for context-

SUBMITTER: Thomas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898266 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature