https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v8i1.757

How Graduates from Medicine Choose their Residency Program in Iran?

authors:

avatar Ramin Mehrdad 1 , * , avatar M Nikzad 2 , avatar SH Alavi 3 , avatar AH Gorji 4

Occupational medicine specialist, Tehran University Of Medical Sciences and Health Services
General practitioner Tehran University Of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
Master degree of obstetrics training expert Tehran University Of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
Deputy minister for education and university affairs, Ministry of Health and Medical education Tehran University Of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
Journal of Medical Education: Vol.8, issue 1; e105244
published online: July 01, 2005
article type: Research Article
received: May 01, 2005
accepted: July 01, 2005

how to cite: Mehrdad R, Nikzad M, Alavi S, Gorji A. How Graduates from Medicine Choose their Residency Program in Iran?. J Med Edu. 2005;8(1):e105244. https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v8i1.757.

Abstract

Back ground and purpose: Continuing education is one of priorities of newly graduates from medicine and selection of a proper residency program is a major problem for most of them. This study examined various motives and reasons for inclination of graduates from medicine tocontinue education in a special residency program and become specialized.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was developed after holding a focus group. Validity and reliability of results using the questionnaire were assessed, Then the questionnaires were sent and received by free mail through universities. Chi-Suquare, One way ANOVA and Post Hoc test, Bonferroni type, was used to study relationshipsBetween different variables.Results: 1052 residents participated in the study. Response rate was 27%. The first and second most important information sources used to choose a residency program were experts and related books (like ketab-e-sabz) respectively. 303(28.8%) Of participants a greed that they need information a bout future of their specialties of choice. The most important factors influencing selection of a program, ordered according to their importance, were tangibility of the impacts of patients treatment, types ofdiseases, variety in a program, previous academic extensive job opportunities.Conclusion: This study showed there are various reasons to select a residency program. However information and awareness of resident a bout the program they chosed was not sufficient. Therefore informing residents before choosing programs seems to be necessary.

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