Career orientations of medical students: A Q-methodology study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In pursuing optimal health care, an adequate medical workforce is crucial. However, many countries are struggling with a misalignment of students' specialty preferences and societal needs regarding the future medical workforce. In order to bridge this gap, it is relevant to gain a better understanding of the medical career choice processes. We explored career orientations among medical students in the Netherlands and their implications for future career choices.

Methods

We used Q-methodology, a hybrid qualitative-quantitative method, to explore career orientations of medical students. Medical students from two universities in the Netherlands, varying in year of progression of medical school, ranked 62 statements with regard to importance for their future career

SUBMITTER: Gennissen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8139450 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature