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What Factors Influence the Choice of Anesthesiology in a Moroccan Medical School?
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Research Laboratory, Biosciences and Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 1 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 2 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 3 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 4 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 5 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 6 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 7 Medical Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- 8 Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Research Laboratory, Biosciences and Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
International Journal of Clinical Medicine·Volume 13 (2022)·Pages 57–65·Published 7 January 2022·DOI10.4236/ijcm.2022.131005
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Abstract
Objective: To determine factors influencing anesthesiology choice among resident doctors at the medical school of Marrakech. Materials and Methods: We have conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study based on an anonymous questionnaire. Results: A total of 406/672 questionnaires were returned, with a female/male sex ratio of 1.07. The duration of the training (OR: 3.3; CI 95%: 1.74 - 6.23; p < 0.001), intellectual challenge (OR: 3.02; CI 95%: 1.69 - 5.37; p < 0.001), doctor-patient relationship (OR: 2.22; CI 95%: 1.02 - 4.84; p: 0.04), and financial aspects (OR: 2.14; CI 95%: 1.09 - 4.21; p: 0.02) were independent factors that influenced the choice of anesthesiology. Conclusion: we recommend the succeeding: 1) Support students in their choice; 2) Correct misconceptions about certain specialties; 3) Promote clinical clerkship; 4) Encourage mentorship; 5) Increase the salary of at-risk specialties.
KeywordsAnesthesiologyCareer ChoiceInfluencing FactorsResident Doctor
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