A Survey of Factors Influencing Specialization in Plastic Surgery Among Chinese Surgeons.

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Abstract

In recent years, more Chinese surgeons have left other fields to enter plastic surgery. The factors influencing this respecialization have not been elicited. The authors aim to elucidate Chinese surgeons' experience and career satisfaction in this specialty change. Between July and September 2020, the authors conducted an online survey of nonplastic surgeons who received plastic surgery training at an academic center. The survey evaluated their motivation for pursuing their field, practice patterns, and career satisfaction. Responses were compared those who respecialized in plastic surgery with those who did not. A total of 251 nonplastic surgeons completed the survey. The most frequent reasons for pursuing plastic surgery were lifestyle (61.1%), desire to help others (44.

SUBMITTER: Liang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275847 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature