The medical career choice motivations — Results from a Hungarian study

Open Medicine ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmond Girasek ◽  
Regina Molnár ◽  
Edit Eke ◽  
Miklós Szócska
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Traditional Health ◽  
Medical Career ◽  
First Year Medical Students

AbstractSome decades ago being a medical doctor was characterized unambiguously as a profession that offers help and serves the patients’ needs during medical treatment. In today’s society, this image of the medical profession has been substantially changed. The present paper aims to examine medical career choice motivations and preferences of choosing speciality, in the light of current social and economic changes in Hungary. The study was carried out by using a voluntary, self-administrated, questionnaire among first-year medical students and resident doctors in four medical faculties in Hungary. The career choice motivations of the first-year medical students and resident doctors are similar and match to the traditional health profession career choice motivations. Nevertheless the first-year students consider high income as one of the most important factors. They appear more conscious and more ambitious regarding their future speciality choice. The Hungarian health care system and medical education must be prepared for the presence of students that are aware of the high market value of a medical diploma, have excellent language skills, and consider migration as one main factor in their motivation when choosing a medical profession.

scholarly journals Study to find out reasons for opting medical profession and regret after joining MBBS course among first year students of a medical college in Telangana

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kishore Y. Jothula ◽  
Praveena Ganapa ◽  
Sreeharshika D. ◽  
Navya K. Naidu ◽  
Abhishek P.
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Background: Medical profession is one of the most highly rated professions among the students due to the fact that it offers prospects of a financially as well as a socially satisfying career. It was observed that many students in India prefer a career in medicine because of parental pressure. It has been consistently reported that a considerable proportion of medical students regret their career choice. Considering all these aspects the current study aimed at knowing the factors influencing to take up medical profession, interest towards different modes of teaching, reasons for least attention during the class and regret after choosing medicine as career.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 first year medical students with a pre-tested, semi structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using SPSS software.Results: The mean age of the subjects was 17.94±0.82 and majority were females (72%). Majority (82.6%) students opted MBBS out of self-interest. To earn respect in the society (83.87%) was the most common motivational factor to opt MBBS. 39.33% of the subjects was having regret feeling for choosing medical profession.Conclusions: Self-interest was the major reason for opting MBBS. Parent’s pressure was also observed as one of the reasons for opting MBBS. Almost one third of the students were having the feeling of regret for opting medical profession. Special attention should be paid towards these students.

scholarly journals Nutrition Practice and Knowledge of First-Year Medical Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Perlstein ◽  
Scott McCoombe ◽  
Susie Macfarlane ◽  
Andrew Colin Bell ◽  
Caryl Nowson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
First Year ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Objectives. To compare the knowledge of Australian dietary recommendations to the dietary practices of first-year medical students. Design. Over a period of four years, anonymous online surveys were completed by medical students attending a first-year nutrition lecture. Background. There is little information on the nutritional knowledge and dietary practices of medical students. Setting. First-year postgraduate university medical students, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Participants. Between the years 2012 and 2016, 32%–61% of first-year students completed the survey. Phenomenon of Interest. Student’s knowledge of dietary guidelines and related practices. Analysis. The frequency of response was assessed across the different year cohorts using descriptive statistics. Results. Between 59% and 93% of first-year students correctly identified the recommended daily servings for fruit, and between 61% and 84% knew the vegetable recommendations. In contrast only 40%–46% met the guidelines for fruit and 12%–19% met the guidelines for vegetables. Conclusions and Implications. Discrepancies between students’ nutrition knowledge and behavior can provide learning opportunities. With low rates of fruit and vegetable consumption in medical students, increased awareness of links between nutrition and health, together with encouragement to make behavioral changes, may increase the skills of graduates to support patients in improving dietary intake.

scholarly journals Empathy as Related to Motivations for Medicine in a Sample of First-Year Medical Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Gonçalves-Pereira ◽  
José Loureiro ◽  
Bruno Trancas ◽  
Ana Papoila ◽  
José Miguel Caldas-de-Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
First Year ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Physician Empathy ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Person Orientation

Professionalism and empathy are crucial in clinical settings. An association would be expected between empathic attitudes and altruistic motivations for a medical education. However, data is scarce in first-year students, and a previous small-scale study did not fully confirm the hypothesis that personoriented motives would have a strong relationship to empathy. The present study tested this association in a larger sample. 202 first-year medical students ( M age = 19.0 yr., SD = 2.7; 67.3% women) were assessed cross-sectionally, using the Vaglum and colleagues' indexes on motives for choosing medicine (security/status, person-orientation, and interest in the natural sciences) and the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy for students. There was a weak association between empathy and person-orientation, but the evidence regarding links between empathy and the three motivation scores was low overall. In this Portuguese sample there was not a clear-cut association between empathy and motivations for medical school.

scholarly journals ATTITUDE TOWARDS STRESS AMONG FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (34) ◽  
Author(s):  
I.I CHEREMISKINA ◽  
◽  
A.S ELZESSER ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
First Year ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Educational Situation ◽  
Heavy Loads ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Research Show

The results of modern research show that first-year students, in particular students of medical universities, experience severe stress due to the changed conditions of their life, heavy loads and physiological limitations. The consequences are quite serious, among those a decrease in academic achievement, lowered satisfaction with the educational situation and the chosen profession as a whole, an increase in psycho-emotional stress, the maximum number of expelled students, including expelled at their own free will, falls on the first year. An empirical study will identify problem areas and outline a set of measures to adapt freshmen. The attitude to stress in the context of the subjective approach can be considered through the analysis of interrelated cognitive, emotional and behavioral components. The study was conducted among first-year medical students of various specialties. The results show their extremely negative attitude towards stress. In first-year students' perception, stress is closely related to learning situations and living in a dormitory; they experience negative emotions in stress situations and primarily use avoidance as a coping strategy. We can say that they practically don’t notice the mobilizing possibilities of stress, which raises the question of the need for their psychological support, in particular, training in more adaptive strategies for coping with stress.

scholarly journals [Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness of First Year Medical Students of (Upm) on Medical Etnics] Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Kesedaran Pelajar Perubatan Tahun Pertama Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) terhadap Etika Perubatan: Satu Deskriptif dan Penemuan

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Nurdeng Bin Deuraseh ◽  
Fatin Nur Majdina Nordin Binti Nordin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Ethics ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
First Year Medical Students

This study is a preliminary research about the readiness of first-year medical student of UPM on knowledge, attitude and awareness of medical ethics. The main objective of the study was to assess and identify the level of knowledge, interest and awareness of UPM medical students on medical ethics. In addition, this study also aims to determine the readiness of UPM medical students in medical ethics as applied in the main practice of their profession for the sake of public welfare. The data was obtained quantitatively through distribution of questionnaires to 88 respondents from first-year students in medical courses UPM. Data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. The study indicated that the level of knowledge of the first year UPM medical students to medical ethics is moderate. The level of awareness of the importance of medical ethics in medical institutions is also moderate. In a nutshell, the study shows that majority of the respondents have a high interest in medical ethics, at the same time give the conclusion that medical ethics is essential in a medical institution especially for the medical practitioners itself. Keywords: ethics, medicine, knowledge, interest, awareness Kajian ini merupakan satu tinjauan awal pengkaji tentang kesediaan pelajar perubatan tahun pertama UPM dari aspek pengetahuan, sikap dan kesedaran terhadap etika perubatan. Tujuan utama kajian ialah untuk mengkaji dan mengenal pasti tahap pengetahuan, minat dan kesedaran pelajar perubatan UPM terhadap etika perubatan. Di samping itu, kajian ini juga bertujuan untuk menentukan tahap kesediaan pelajar perubatan UPM dalam menerapkan etika perubatan sebagai amalan utama dalam profesion mereka untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat. Data kajian telah diperolehi secara kuantitatif melalui kaedah soal selidik. Borang soal selidik telah diedarkan kepada 88 responden yang terdiri daripada pelajar tahun pertama kursus perubatan di UPM. Data dianalisis menggunakan simple descriptive statistic. Hasil kajian mendapati tahap pengetahuan pelajar perubatan tahun pertama UPM terhadap etika perubatan adalah sederhana. Tahap kesedaran dalam mengenalpasti tahap kepentingan etika perubatan dalam institusi perubatan juga sederhana. Secara keseluruhannya, kajian ini mendapati bahawa kebanyakan responden mempunyai minat yang tinggi terhadap etika perubatan sekaligus memberi kesimpulan bahawa etika perubatan amatlah penting dalam sesebuah institusi perubatan khususnya bagi pengamal perubatan itu sendiri. Kata kunci: etika, perubatan, pengetahuan, minat, kesedaran.  

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence Spiritual Intelligence and Academic Performance in first year and final year medical students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqra Munawar
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Age Range

<p>The current study was conducted to check the relationship between emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and academic performance in first year and final year medical students from the same college was assessed for relationship due to engagement in medical profession. The sample was consisted of (N=200), male (n=100), female (n=100) from Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Sample age range was 18 to 26 years. Sample from both classes was inducted with odd-even randomization oblique roll numbers. Following tests were administered Demographic sheet (for academic performance) Emotional Intelligence Scale (Schutte,Malouff & Bhullar, 2009) and Spiritual Intelligence Self-report Inventory (King, 2008) to find out the spiritual intelligence, and academic performance among both the groups to check relationship because of education level difference impact and supposed relationship between the variables. Data were analyzed through SPSS. The results showed significant difference between the groups on EI, SI and relationship with AP. No gender differences were reported in AP, however, found in EI and SI. Results also showed that first year students have higher levels of EI, SI and influence on AP. Regression analysis showed that EI was positive predictor of AP whereas SI has the insignificant relationship with the academic performance. This research can be helpful for teachers, doctors and for the researchers to enhance the EI and SI in medical students.</p>

scholarly journals Humanism in the narratives of first-year medical students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Tavares ◽  
Sylvia Enns ◽  
José Ricardo Ayres ◽  
Patricia Tempski
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Good Health ◽  
First Year ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Medical Program ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: The importance of the humanistic dimension in the medical profession and how socialization during medical programs can promote humanism or have dehumanizing effects are largely discussed in the medical education literature. Reflection exercises can facilitate student engagement in humanistic attitudes.Method: We performed a qualitative study using the narratives of first-year medical students. The data were analyzed through content analysis. The narratives were used as a strategy to stimulate students' reflection and to understand their perspectives and values at the beginning of the medical program. We asked to them tell us about their role models, professional ideals and previous dehumanizing experiences, in contrast to their experiences of good health care.Results: The study included 167 participants: 67 females (40.1%) and 100 males (59.9%). The participants' average age was 20 years. The analysis of the narratives showed three emergent categories: sociopolitical and economic aspects of medicine, medical humanities and experiences of humanism and dehumanization in health care. In their narratives, the students expressed the desire to become doctors, the desire to help people and improve their lives, and the intention to emulate good role models and contribute to the development of the Brazilian healthcare system. The students indicated that a way to promote humanism in healthcare was to cultivate an integral vision of the human being that includes perceiving his or her context, personal history and complexity. The students emphasized the importance of "going beyond the technical dimension" in the relationship between physician and patient. Some students recognized the transdisciplinary aspects of medicine.Conclusions: The students in their first year of the medical program have a clear understanding of humanism in medical practice, regardless of their social and economic conditions, age, gender, and religion. The students' narratives expressed their expectations for a more humane and fair society characterized by respect, solidarity, and compassion. The use of narratives is a strategy to help students develop critical thinking and to help us get to know our students better: who they are, what they think, and how they feel.

scholarly journals Tackling the grassroots: appraisal of career choice and prospects of the students at a medical school in Tanzania

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 943-952
Author(s):  
Afadhali D. Russa ◽  
Nuru. L. Mligiliche ◽  
Rehema C. Malya
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
First Year ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Population Ratio ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Tanzania has one of the world’s worst doctor-to-population ratio. Ironically, the number of medical graduates who do not practice medicine remains very high. Lack of interest and commitment of the young doctors may greatly contribute to the huge number of non-practicing doctors. We assessed medical students’ career views from interest and choice during childhood, their current learning motivations, future career expectations and interest to work in the academia. One hundred and ninetyfive students halfway their first year of medical school complete a self-administered questionnaire with a verbal consent sought from each respondent. Four in every ten students had made their decision to become a doctor before or during primary school. Over 5 out of 10 students made their choice during secondary school. Majority chose medicine due to altruistic and humanity reasons and would prefer work in clinical practice in the hospital. Very few would prefer a faculty job. Knowing about the human body, controlling and managing diseases are the main motivating factors. ‘Too much to learn’ and ‘tight schedules’ were the most aspect and deterrent factors during the medical school and the medical profession in general. Attaining a higher academic honour such as a professorship would not inspire students into the academia. Majority of students make their medical career choice early in life driven by altruistic reasons. Poor learning environments disenchant them from the passion for the career. More studies are needed to assess and improve the training in medicine.Keywords: Medical students, motivation, career prospects, Tanzania

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence Spiritual Intelligence and Academic Performance in first year and final year medical students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqra Munawar
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
Self Report ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Age Range

<p>The current study was conducted to check the relationship between emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and academic performance in first year and final year medical students from the same college was assessed for relationship due to engagement in medical profession. The sample was consisted of (N=200), male (n=100), female (n=100) from Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Sample age range was 18 to 26 years. Sample from both classes was inducted with odd-even randomization oblique roll numbers. Following tests were administered Demographic sheet (for academic performance) Emotional Intelligence Scale (Schutte,Malouff & Bhullar, 2009) and Spiritual Intelligence Self-report Inventory (King, 2008) to find out the spiritual intelligence, and academic performance among both the groups to check relationship because of education level difference impact and supposed relationship between the variables. Data were analyzed through SPSS. The results showed significant difference between the groups on EI, SI and relationship with AP. No gender differences were reported in AP, however, found in EI and SI. Results also showed that first year students have higher levels of EI, SI and influence on AP. Regression analysis showed that EI was positive predictor of AP whereas SI has the insignificant relationship with the academic performance. This research can be helpful for teachers, doctors and for the researchers to enhance the EI and SI in medical students.</p>

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