Neurosurgery is one of the cornerstones corresponding to a large scope of clinical
pathologies and is a highly-regarded surgical specialty. However, there has been a decline …

Objective To identify which factors influence medical students' decision to choose a career in
family medicine and pediatrics, and which factors influence their decision to choose careers …

Background: Specialty career choice is a critical decision for medical students, and research
has examined factors influencing particular specialties or assessed it from a demographic …

Background Despite efforts to increase the overall diversity of the medical student body,
some medical specialties have a less diverse applicant pool based on both gender and race …

Background A high proportion of medical school graduates pursue specialties different from
those declared at matriculation. While these choices influence the career paths, satisfaction …

Background Medical students' career intentions often change between matriculation and
graduation, yet little is known about the precise timing and dynamics of individual students' …

The physician shortage in Canada is multifactorial. It is important to identify potential factors
and policies contributing to the problem. An extensive literature review to retrieve primary …

Background Applying for medical school is the first and also one of the most important
career choices a physician makes. It is important to understand the reasons behind this …

Introduction Many developed countries have reported shortages of Primary Care (PC)
physicians. The lack of a regular primary physician is associated with inferior health …

Objective: Targeted efforts are needed to increase the number of medical students choosing
psychiatry, but little is known about when students decide on their specialty or what factors …