Counting coins in the dark-Austrian, German, and Swiss medical students' perceptions of radiology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the overall attitude of medical students towards radiology, their perceptions of the university curriculum, the clinical relevance, and the prospects within the specialty, as well as identify reasons for and against choosing a radiologist's career.

Materials and methods

An 18-question survey was distributed among 21 universities in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria in January 2024. It was returned by 1184 medical students (753 female, 427 male, 2 diverse, 2 others) within one month. The survey encompassed sociodemographic data, questions regarding the curriculum, the perceived clinical relevance of radiology, as well as job attractiveness, students' expectations regarding salary and work-life balance, the role of artificial intelligence (AI), and st

SUBMITTER: Seng M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12350572 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature