The Dynamics of Medical Specialty Selection Among Iranian Medical Students: A Comprehensive Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the evolution of specialty preferences among medical students at Ahvaz Jundishapur University, Iran, with a focus on identifying key factors influencing career decisions, including lifestyle considerations, migration intentions, and familial influences.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 169 medical students at different training stages. Data were analyzed to track changes in specialty preferences before and after clinical exposure, with statistical significance assessed using paired t-tests and thematic analysis for qualitative insights.

Results

Findings revealed a significant shift toward lifestyle-oriented specialties during clinical training, with w

SUBMITTER: Rajaei E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717357 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature