Factors influencing the choice of specialization - a cross-sectional study with civilian medical students and prospective medical officers in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recruitment of physicians is an increasing challenge. The aim of the study was to explore factors that might influence future civilian and military doctors' choice of specialization.

Methods

A 28 item author developed questionnaire was used to survey civilian medical students and prospective medical officers. The questionnaire consisted of 20 items addressing choice of specialization, and eight socio-demographic factors. Response options were available in the form of open and closed questions as well as in the form of a Likert scale (1 'not at all' to 6 'very much'). The questionnaire was completed online by prospective medical officer from June to September 2021 and by civilian students from November 2020 to March 2021.

Results

In total, 2,030 students

SUBMITTER: Goetz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11488281 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature