Doctoral students' perceived working environment, obstacles and opportunities at a Swedish medical faculty: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Investment in research is high on the agenda of many countries in recognition of the fact that research is important for the development of society. Doctoral students have a vital role and represent a substantial part of this investment. It is therefore imperative to reduce the risk of students dropping out from doctoral studies. The aim of this qualitative study was to gain deeper insight into the working conditions of, and obstacles and opportunities for, doctoral students at an institute of medicine in Sweden.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2013 with 17 doctoral students-of varying genders, professions and fields of research-from the Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The recorded interview

SUBMITTER: Falk LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615109 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature