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Factors influencing students' decision in choosing obstetrics and gynecology as a career in a university hospital in Central Saudi Arabia.

Basim F. Abu-Rafea, Basmah F. Al-Hassan, Kholoud A. Al Nakshabandi, Nora O. Rahbini and Ghadeer K. Al-Shaikh
Saudi Medical Journal July 2011, 32 (7) 730-734;
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OBJECTIVES: To determine factors influencing final year medical undergraduate trainees at King Saud University in choosing a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

METHODS: In this cross sectional study, the undergraduate final year medical students and interns at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were asked to complete a survey instrument designed to assess possible attracting and detracting factors. The survey was conducted from January 2010 to February 2010. Factors were analyzed in a univariable and multivariable analysis.

RESULTS: The survey was distributed to 507 students. Completed questionnaires were returned by 330 participants (response rate 65%). Overall, 32 (9.7 %) of students listed Obstetrics and Gynecology in their top 3 choices. The rotation of students through Obstetrics and Gynecology was the most influential factor attracting 81.3% of the students who chose to take this course. Faculty interaction was a major reason for attracting students accounting for 71.9%, but resident interaction was less attractive where only 37.5% of students mentioned that they were affected positively by residents. Hands-on experience such as performing deliveries and other procedures were significant attracting factors. (p=0.006 and p=0.004).

CONCLUSIONS: The findings in this study will hopefully aid in recruiting trainees to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Saudi Arabia. Identifying the 5 major attracting factors from our study will allow our institute to integrate these factors in Obstetrics and Gynecology curriculum design, eventually increasing interest in postgraduate training in this specialty.

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Basim F. Abu-Rafea, Basmah F. Al-Hassan, Kholoud A. Al Nakshabandi, Nora O. Rahbini, Ghadeer K. Al-Shaikh
Saudi Medical Journal Jul 2011, 32 (7) 730-734;

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Basim F. Abu-Rafea, Basmah F. Al-Hassan, Kholoud A. Al Nakshabandi, Nora O. Rahbini, Ghadeer K. Al-Shaikh
Saudi Medical Journal Jul 2011, 32 (7) 730-734;
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