Attitude of first-year undergraduate medical students towards the medical profession
A cross-sectional study at the start of the orientation program
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 21600957 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Jagal Kishore Sreejith (Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Biochemistry), Karanayil Prakash Arun (0009-0005-0100-6521, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Physiology), K Arun (0000-0001-9582-2346, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences), Thekkuttuparambil Ananthanarayanan Ajith (0000-0002-9915-846X, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Department of Biochemistry and Amala Integrated Medical Research) |
| Año | 2025 |
| Volumen | 125 |
| Número | 5 |
| Páginas | 562-571 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2025-08-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Health Education (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0965-4283 • E-ISSN: 1758-714X |
| Editorial | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/he-04-2024-0047 |
| OpenAlex | W4410864832 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 30 |
Purpose Interest in medical science and social commitments are most essential to the medical profession. This study evaluated the attitude and knowledge of first-year undergraduate medical students about the medical profession at the beginning of their orientation program. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was done using a validated questionnaire, which was designed to cover influence to select the course, knowledge of medical research and attitude about the profession. The data were statistically analyzed. Findings A total of 87 students were enrolled with a response rate of 80%, and 43 (61.4%) students decided to choose the course during their high school studies (Group 1), while 27 (38.6%) decided during their higher secondary education (Group 2). Students in both groups did not give any response (65.1–77.8%) against their interest in social service. Interest in medical research (25%) and knowledge about the super specialty degree were less among group 1. Group 2 had a larger proportion even though both groups strongly disagreed with the practices of doctors in hospitals alone (p = 0.02). Research limitations/implications A single-center study with a small sample size and subjects whose socioeconomic status was not taken into account. Practical implications Awareness regarding the social commitment of the field is essential for students before choosing a career in medicine. In order to spark interest in the carrier phases of study, the scope of various specialty degrees and medical research should be covered during the first-year foundation course. Originality/value Study on the attitudes and knowledge of medical students prior to orientation has not been done previously
Cross-sectional study · Family medicine · Medical education · Medical profession · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Innovations in Medical Education · Medical Education and Admissions · Medicine · Psychology
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
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| Altamente citado | No |