A comparison of career plans of gastroenterology fellows compared to fellows in other internal medicine subspecialties

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Background: The career trajectory of medical professionals, particularly in specialized fields like gastroenterology, can significantly impact healthcare and research. This study aimed to analyze career choices among gastroenterology fellows in the US and investigate the factors influencing these choices.

Methods: We utilized data from the American Medical Association on internal medicine subspecialty fellows. The study examined career plans of gastroenterology fellows and compared them with those of other subspecialties. A chi-square test was performed to assess differences in career choices and practice settings.

Results: Among gastroenterology fellows, 46% opted for private practice, 28% pursued further training, and 26% chose academia. Notably, gastroenterology fellows were more inclined toward private practice than their counterparts in other subspecialties (46.3% vs 38.4%) and were less likely to pursue academic careers (25.6% vs 30.7%).

Conclusion: This study highlights a concerning trend among recent gastroenterology fellowship graduates favoring private practice over academic careers or additional training. To sustain and strengthen academic medicine in gastroenterology, interventions such as scholarships, mentorship programs, and loan repayment initiatives tailored to academic pursuits could play a crucial role.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:37

Enthalten in:

Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) - 37(2024), 1 vom: 08., Seite 96-100

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Alsakarneh, Saqr [VerfasserIn]
Almeqdadi, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]
Jaber, Fouad [VerfasserIn]
Beran, Azizullah [VerfasserIn]
Aldiabat, Mohammd [VerfasserIn]
Kilani, Yassine [VerfasserIn]
Reid, Adam Muhammad [VerfasserIn]
Zulqarnain, Mir [VerfasserIn]
Abughazaleh, Saeed [VerfasserIn]
Duong, Nikki [VerfasserIn]
Clarkston, Wendell [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Academia
Career
Compensation
Gastroenterology
Journal Article
Private practice

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Date Revised 05.01.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/08998280.2023.2282819

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366646184