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- Title
Choosing a career in oncology: results of a nationwide cross-sectional study.
- Authors
Faivre, J. C.; Bibault, J. E.; Bellesoeur, A.; Salleron, J.; Wack, M.; Biau, J.; Cervellera, M.; Janoray, G.; Leroy, T.; Lescut, N.; Martin, V.; Molina, S.; Pichon, B.; Teyssier, C.; Thureau, S.; Mazeron, J. J.; Roché, H.; Culine, S.
- Abstract
Background: Little information is currently available concerning young medical students desire to pursue a career in oncology, or their career expectations. Methods: This project is a cross-sectional epidemiological study. A voluntary and anonymous questionnaire was distributed to all young oncologists studying in France between the 2nd of October 2013 and the 23rd of February 2014. Results: The overall response rate was 75.6%. A total of 505 young oncologists completed the questionnaire. The main determining factors in the decision to practice oncology were the cross-sectional nature of the field (70.8%), the depth and variety of human relations (56.3%) and the multi-disciplinary field of work (50.2%). Most residents would like to complete a rotation outside of their assigned region (59.2%) or abroad (70.2%) in order to acquire additional expertise (67. 7%). In addition, most interns would like to undertake a fellowship involving care, teaching and research in order to hone their skills (85.7%) and forge a career in public hospitals (46.4%). Career prospects mainly involve salaried positions in public hospitals. Many young oncologists are concerned about their professional future, due to the shortage of openings (40.8%), the workload (52.8%) and the lack of work-life balance (33.4%). Conclusions: This investigation provides a comprehensive profile of the reasons young oncologists chose to pursue a career in oncology, and their career prospects.
- Subjects
FELLOWSHIP; MEDICAL students; CAREER development; INTERPERSONAL relations; PROFESSIONAL education; CROSS-sectional method
- Publication
BMC Medical Education, 2018, Vol 18, p1
- ISSN
1472-6920
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12909-018-1117-2