Nephrophobia: a retrospective study of medical students' attitudes towards nephrology education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nephrology is a subject which is challenged by a lack of applicants for trainee places. This study addresses the attitudes of medical students towards the subject and explores the causes of this lack of interest amongst potential specialty trainees.

Methods

Students were asked to complete a survey ranking their attitudes towards nephrology and other specialties. This data was collated and analysed to show trends and allow comparison of the attitudes towards each specialty.

Results

Students felt that along with geriatrics, their least favourite subject was nephrology. Students felt unconfident in diagnosing, managing and understanding chronic conditions more so than acute conditions. Nephrology was consistently amongst the least popular subject for all areas

SUBMITTER: Hull W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461189 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature