Factors influencing the choice of pediatric resident: program directors perspective in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatrics is one of the most important medical specialties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) KSA) since it serves a large population. Therefore, the pediatrics residency program is considered one of the most important and competitive programs. Obtaining acceptance in Saudi programs depends mainly on the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) score, then the applicant enrolls to do the interviews with the training centers in the accepted region. This study aimed to evaluate the factors used by pediatric program directors (PD) in accepting applicants in their pediatric residency program in KSA.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, an online questionnaire consisting of 49 items was distributed among 76 current and former pediatric PDs in KSA. Participants w

SUBMITTER: Alhaqbani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11370302 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature