Table 3 Which of the following will have a positive influence on your selection of a specialty as a career?
From: Comparison of medical students' considerations in choosing a specialty: 2020 vs. 2009/10
Question (Factor) | All (335) | 2009/10 (237) | 2020 (98) |
|---|---|---|---|
Interesting/challenging specialty (1) | 92.4% | 91.3% | 95.2% |
A reasonable relationship between salary/lifestyle (2) | 73.6% | 72.6% | 76.2% |
Control over lifestyle (2) | 69.5% | 67.0% | 76.2% |
Bedside specialty (1) | 68.5% | 67.9% | 70.2% |
A specialty that is rapidly advancing (1) | 58.3% | 56.9% | 61.9% |
Independent practice (2) | 52.6% | 54.1% | 48.8% |
Opportunity for private practice (2) | 47.5% | 47.5% | 47.6% |
High-paying specialty (2) | 47% | 49.5% | 40.5% |
Performing surgery/procedures (3) | 45.9% | 46.1% | 45.2% |
Much teamwork (1) | 39.4% | 36.7% | 46.4% |
Time in the operating room (3) | 31.8% | 32.6% | 29.8% |
Work only during the daytime (2) | 30.8% | 28.4% | 36.9% |
Opportunity to perform research (1) | 29.8% | 29.8% | 29.8% |
Work only in the hospital (2) | 13.3% | 13.8% | 11.9% |
Specialties classmates choose | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.6%* |