Choosing a pediatric surgery career: affecting factors and status assessment
Topic overview
This cross-sectional survey of 121 pediatric surgeons in Türkiye examines factors influencing career selection, revealing significant gender and generational differences in specialty choice motivations, clinical exposure, and work-life balance outcomes. Key findings include higher female participation in operating rooms during training, generational shifts from clinic affinity to exam scores as decision drivers, and persistent workforce challenges including job dissatisfaction related to working conditions and compensation.
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- Early clinical exposure matters: students who volunteered in clinics or participated in surgeries showed significantly higher recognition of pediatric surgery as a specialty.
- Career motivations differ by generation: Baby Boomers chose pediatric surgery for clinic affinity while Millennials prioritized exam scores and geographic location.
- Job satisfaction averages 6.8/10, with harsh working conditions and low income cited as primary sources of dissatisfaction among pediatric surgeons.
- Gender disparities persist: women had higher OR participation during training but lower marriage rates (59% vs 88%) and were more likely to be childless (55% vs 24%).
- Workforce sustainability requires improved training conditions, supportive work environments, and increased student involvement to attract future generations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Choosing a pediatric surgery career: affecting factors and status assessment. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-12-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9547?via_space=staycurrentmd
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