Perception of nephrology in Europe: a strategy to improve recruitment of motivated fellows.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The shortage of applications for fellowships in nephrology is a worldwide challenge. This is the first survey to explore in Europe the reasons physicians choose (and do not choose) a career in nephrology.

Methods

An anonymous questionnaire was sent to the presidents of societies that are members of the European Renal Association (ERA), who invited trainees and nephrologists to respond. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v.26. (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Continuous variables were compared by Student's t-test or by one-way ANOVA.

Results

Responders included 516 (49%) females and 542 (51%) males. They comprised 278 (26%) trainees, and 780 (74%) nephrologists. The majority (64%) believe that students have an unfavourable perception of nephr

SUBMITTER: Weinstein T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833319 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature