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Iktidar MA, Sakib MM, Munni UR, Rimti FH, Yousuf R, Majumder K, Saha T, Golpo FL, Sayed MSU, Monsur S, Al Galib A, Hossain MK, Shupti SA, Nawar N, Mazumder S, Hasan MT. Correction: Medical students' career preferences in Bangladesh. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:206. [PMID: 38419012 PMCID: PMC10902954 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05189-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Azmain Iktidar
- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Plot # 15, Block # B, Bashundhara R/A, 1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, 6000, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Dhaka Medical College Hospital, 1000, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, 1100, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- IBN Sina Medical College and Hospital, 1216, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Chorpara, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- University of Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Action Lab, Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh (PHF, BD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Iktidar MA, Sakib MM, Munni UR, Rimti FH, Yousuf R, Majumder K, Saha T, Golpo FL, Sayed MSU, Monsur S, Al Galib A, Hossain MK, Shupti SA, Nawar N, Mazumder S, Hasan MT. Medical students' career preferences in Bangladesh. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:81. [PMID: 38263095 PMCID: PMC10804597 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05050-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
Abstract
AIM This study aimed to investigate the career preferences among Bangladeshi medical students, identify the factors that influence their present choices, and additionally report the role of gender and academic year behind their decisions. METHODS This cross-sectional study conducted in Bangladesh from August 2022 to April 2023 included 801 medical students conveniently selected from medical colleges in eight divisions. Data were collected using a web-based survey and analysed using STATA version 16.0. Statistical tests included the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, frequency, and Kruskal-Wallis H test. The response rate was 94.6%, and the CHERRIES guideline was followed for reporting the results. RESULT The majority of the participants were female (64.42%) and under the age of 23 years (58.8%). The study revealed that medicine was the preferred career choice for the majority of students (65%), with surgery being the most popular first choice (30.21%) among them. Female medical students showed a significantly higher preference for gynaecology & obstetrics (p < 0.001), while male students had a significantly higher tendency to choose general practice (p = 0.002). There is a significant gender difference (p < 0.05) in the career preference factors, including professional prestige, role model influence, easy money, family time, promotion opportunities, income for lifestyle, and research opportunities. Academic year differences were also observed, with increasing interest in medicine and public health (p < 0.001), a decrease in interest in surgery (p < 0.001), and a decline in preference for non-medical careers as students progressed through their MBBS life (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Overall, medicine was the most popular speciality choice, however, male students preferred general practice and female students preferred gynaecology and obstetrics more. Personal passion, opportunities for contribution to society, professional prestige, having a direct dealing with patients, and income will allow an enjoyable lifestyle were the most important factors in the choice of their career.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Azmain Iktidar
- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Plot # 15, Block # B, Bashundhara R/A, 1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
| | - Md Muid Sakib
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
| | | | - Fahmida Hoque Rimti
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
| | - Renessa Yousuf
- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
| | - Koushik Majumder
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
| | - Tirtha Saha
- Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, 6000, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
| | | | - Md Samee U Sayed
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
| | - Sabrina Monsur
- Dhaka Medical College Hospital, 1000, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh
| | - Asadul Al Galib
- Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, 1100, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh
| | - Md Kamran Hossain
- IBN Sina Medical College and Hospital, 1216, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
| | - Sigma Alam Shupti
- Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Chorpara, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- University of Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh
| | - Sudeshna Mazumder
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Action Lab, Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh (PHF, BD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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