Concerns, Perceptions, and Career Considerations of Female Medical Students Interested in Neurosurgery: A Qualitative Case Study

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作者
Wong, Georgia M. [1 ]
Williams, Josef D. [1 ]
Smith, Kitara F. [1 ]
Buck, Parker [1 ]
Bryant, Jean -Paul [2 ]
Nair, M. Nathan [2 ]
机构
[1] Georgetown Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurosurg, Washington, DC 20057 USA
[2] MedStar Georgetown Univ Hosp, Dept Neurosurg, Washington, DC USA
关键词
Career; Diversity; Female; Medical students; Neurosurgery; DECISION; TRENDS; GENDER;
D O I
10.1016/j.wneu.2024.06.121
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
- BACKGROUND: Neurosurgery exhibits notably lower representation of Black, Hispanic, and female surgeons compared to various other medical and surgical specialties. Existing research focuses on medical students ' views on surgeons, factors influencing female medical students ' preferences in surgical fields, and the perceived interests and concerns of students contemplating a career in neurosurgery. However, there is a significant gap in- nderstanding the unique concerns and perspectives of female medical students interested in neurosurgery.- METHODS: Semistructured interviews with female medical students were recruited from medical schools in the District of Columbia area. Interview questions were based on Lent and Brown 's Social Cognitive Career Theory. Transcripts were analyzed thematically into codes.- RESULTS: In total, 8 female medical students from our institution participated. We identified 3 major themes that influenced medical students decision-making: sense of belonging (diversity, mentorship, and passionate), selfefficacy (ambitious/ "gunner, " intense/competitive), and outcome expectations (innovation/research, immediate impact, procedural/surgical aspect, salary, and work-life balance).- CONCLUSIONS: Female medical students face distinct challenges and factors to consider when choosing a career in neurological surgery. The biggest concern for female students was a sense of belonging. It is imperative to enhance the diversity within the neurosurgical specialty and boost the representation of female neurosurgeons. Early interventions designed to tackle and alleviate their specific concerns are pivotal in achieving this goal.
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