scholarly journals Scholarly activity as a selection criterion in the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS): A review of published criteria by internal medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e116-e121
Author(s):  
Jorin Lukings ◽  
Amanda Bell ◽  
Karl Stobbe ◽  
Vesa Basha ◽  
Jessie Brazier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Scholarly Activity ◽  
Atlantic Canada ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Residency Programs

Background: Undergraduate medical students seek as much information as possible as to how residency programs select candidates.  The Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) website is one of their primary sources of information. Students may be more competitive in the match if they know whether scholarly activity is used in the selection process by their preferred programs, as described on the CaRMS website.. Methods: For all 17 Canadian faculties of medicine, 2019 R1 entry internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics program descriptions were reviewed on the CaRMS website looking for keywords related to scholarly activity. Results: Forty-one percent of family medicine, 65% of internal medicine and 71% of pediatric programs explicitly stated having interest in applicants with scholarly experience. In Western Canada, 80% of internal medicine and 60% of pediatrics programs included scholarly activity in their CaRMS description of criteria considered in ranking applications. Similarly, in Ontario, 66% of internal medicine and 83% of pediatrics programs mentioned scholarly activity as a valuable quality. In Quebec 100% of family medicine and 50% of pediatrics programs include scholarly activity in their descriptions. Pediatrics and internal medicine programs (100%) in Atlantic Canada mentioned scholarly activities but neither of the two Atlantic Canada internal medicine programs mentioned scholarly activities. Conclusion: Undergraduate medical students can use this project to prioritize extracurricular activities and scholarly work to be competitive for application to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics residency programs.  

REASONS FOR CHOOSING SPECIALTY AFTER GRADUATION AMONG STUDENTS OF A PRIVATE MEDICAL COLLEGE IN PAKISTAN

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imran Shaikh ◽  
Khola Noreen ◽  
Nadia Khalid ◽  
Riasat Ali Nehra ◽  
Kauser Aftab Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
First Choice

Background: Diverse factors influence the career choice of undergraduate medical students. This study was carried out to identify career preferences and factors influencing their selection among undergraduate medical students Methods: The descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among under graduate students. Final MBBS medical students (84) were interviewed. They were interviewed for career preference after finishing medical school and then for reasons of choosing a specific specialty. All information gathered was on voluntary basis. Anonymity and confidentiality was maintained. The study was approved by the college ethical review committee Results: Out of total 84 students 61 (72.6%, males & females) decided about the specialty in final year while 23 (27.4%, males & females) were undecided in choosing their specialty. Among those who have decided in males (n=13) Internal Medicine was the first choice with 68.4% (n=13), general surgery 63% (n=12) followed by Pediatrics 31.6% (n=7). Among females n=31, internal medicine was the first choice with 59% (n=31), Pediatrics 38% (n=16) followed by Family Medicine 38% (n=16) and General Surgery 35% (n=15). Regarding factors influencing choice of specialty personal interest is the top factor in males & females with 72%(n=44), content of specialty 16% (n=10), role model and close interaction with patients15% (n=9), financial reward ranks fourth13% (n=8) and intellectual challenge & desire practice setting 11.5% (n=7). Among undecided for specialty (males & females) n=23, most of the students are of the opinion that insufficient information is the top most reason (56%) n=13, followed by lack of guidance (43%) n =10, lack of role model (39%) n=9 is the third leading factor for being undecided. Conclusion: The trend of preferring Clinical over Basic Sciences is evident in the study. Interestingly Family medicine was also a preferred specialty among females. In improving the health outcomes Pakistan needs Family physicians trained to provide low cost services at community level.

Psychosocial Beliefs of Medical Students Planning to Specialize in Family Medicine

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 987-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred W. Markham ◽  
James J. Diamond
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Further Training ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Belief Scale

The psychosocial orientation of fourth-year medical students planning careers in family medicine was compared to those selecting other specialities using the Physician Belief Scale. This scale has shown that practicing family physicians have a greater psychosocial orientation than those in other specialities such as internal medicine. The current study was done to see whether students choosing family medicine already have this greater orientation before they begin training as residents. 664 fourth-year medical students received surveys during their senior year and 378 (57%) returned completed surveys. Female students had a significantly greater psychosocial orientation than their male peers, but there were no significant differences between students planning residencies in family medicine and those selecting other residencies. The greater orientation of family doctors would appear to be a product of further training and experience either during residency or later during the actual practice of family medicine.

scholarly journals Matching 25% of Medical Students in Family Medicine by 2030: Realistic or Beyond Our Reach?

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Alan K. David
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Health System ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Primary Care Workforce ◽  
The Us ◽  
Physician Income

ABSTRACT: This article examines the America Needs More Family Doctors: 25x2030 Collaborative goal of “25x30”—that 25% of all medical students will enter family medicine residency programs by the year 2030. Filling 25% of all available postgraduate year-1 positions in the match is an important consideration in creating a strong primary care workforce. Data from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matches for 2010 and 2020 are reviewed to examine trends not only in the US MD and DO categories, but also US international medical school graduates (IMGs) and non-US IMG categories over the last 10 years. If the total number of all programs and of all positions offered were held constant in 2030, what shifts in student choices would be required to reach the 25x30 goal in each applicant category as well as for all four categories combined? This discussion explores resources, power, physician income, and other factors that affect student numbers. Until a national health system is developed with national goals and priorities, it is unlikely that 25x30 will become a reality.

scholarly journals Ophthalmology training and competency levels in caring for patients with ophthalmic complaints among United States internal medicine, emergency medicine, and family medicine residents

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Daniel Gelston ◽  
Jennifer Landrigan Patnaik
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
United States ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

Purpose: To evaluate ophthalmic educational training and confidence in caring for patients with ophthalmic complaints among internal, emergency, and family medicine residents in the United States.Methods: A 41-item cross-sectional survey was sent to the directors of 529 internal medicine, 237 emergency medicine, and 629 family medicine residency programs, who distributed it to residents in those programs. The survey included the number of ophthalmic education hours residents received. Respondents were asked to rate their confidence in performing an ophthalmic exam and treating patients with ocular conditions using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from “not confident” to “very confident.”Results: In total, 92.5% of internal medicine, 66.8% of emergency medicine, and 74.5% of family medicine residents received less than 10 hours of ophthalmic education during residency. Most respondents (internal medicine, 59.1%; emergency medicine, 76.0%; family medicine, 65.7%) reported that patients with ocular complaints constituted 1%–5% of visits. Mean±standard deviation confidence levels in performing an eye exam and treating patients with ophthalmic conditions were highest in emergency medicine residency programs (2.9±0.7), followed by family medicine (2.3±0.6) and internal medicine (2.2±0.6). A higher reported number of ophthalmic education hours in residency was associated with greater confidence among emergency (P<0.001), family (P<0.001), and internal (P=0.005) medicine residents.Conclusion: Internal, emergency, and family medicine residents receive limited ophthalmic education, as reflected by their overall low confidence levels in performing an ophthalmic exam and treating patients with ocular complaints. An increase in ophthalmic educational hours during their residencies is recommended to improve upon this knowledge gap.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Medical Students’ Career Choices Regarding Internal Medicine in Uganda 

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Bongomin ◽  
Ronald Olum ◽  
Jonathan Kajjimu ◽  
Andrew Marvin Kanyike ◽  
Linda Atulinda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Career Choices ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Interest In Research

Abstract Background There is an unmet need for internal medicine physicians in Uganda owing to the growing burden of diseases. This study aimed at evaluating the factors associated with career choices of undergraduate medical students regarding internal medicine in Uganda. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in the first 3 weeks of October 2021 via WhatsApp messenger. Medical students in the 3rd to 5th year of study who had completed internal medicine clinical rotations and pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at 7 Ugandan universities (4 public and 3 private) were enrolled. Multivariable logistic regression model was constructed to determine factors associated with a career choice in internal medicine. Results We enrolled 418 participants, median age 24 (interquartile range (IQR): 23 – 26) years, 67.7% were male, and 36.1% had a family member or relative who was a doctor. Most of the students (84.0%) were interested in research. The top three most preferred specialties were internal medicine (52.6%), surgery (51.2%), and obstetrics & gynaecology (51.0%). Overall, 186 (44.5%) participants reported plans to pursue a Master of Medicine degree in internal medicine. Interest in research was the only factor independently associated with 2.5-fold higher odds of pursuing a career in internal medicine (adjusted odds ratio: 2.5, 95% CI: 1.4 — 4.6, p=0.003). About 73% of the participants strongly agreed that internal medicine requires wide reading. Conclusions There is strong interest to pursue a career in internal medicine among Ugandan medical students. We recommend increase in training opportunities in Internal Medicine especially in view of the growing disease burden and increasing population growth.

Development of the National Otolaryngology Interest Group: Conception to Implementation

2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110332
Author(s):  
Cameron J. Farsar ◽  
Jared Sperling ◽  
Pompeyo R. Quesada ◽  
Roberto N. Solis ◽  
Macaulay Ojeaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Scholarly Activity ◽  
Underrepresented Minorities ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Early Exposure ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Surgical Subspecialty

Otolaryngology is a small and highly sought-after surgical subspecialty with sparse residency positions, making it competitive to match into. Allopathic (MD) students without home otolaryngology residency programs, osteopathic (DO) medical students, and underrepresented minorities have historically faced additional challenges in matching into otolaryngology. These specific populations generally experience limited opportunities in establishing mentors, engaging in scholarly activity, and gaining early exposure to clinical settings. Even though the American Osteopathic Association and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education merger was in part established to create equity among applicants, there remains a substantial disparity among the match rates of medical students of various educational and cultural backgrounds. The National Otolaryngology Interest Group is a student-led interest group created to provide all medical students, especially those facing barriers, with the resources needed to best prepare for matching into an otolaryngology residency program and ultimately a career in otolaryngology.

scholarly journals Residency Scholarship Within Practice-based Research Networks

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Amanda Weidner ◽  
Ryan Gilles ◽  
Dean A. Seehusen
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Scholarly Activity ◽  
Research Networks ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Family Medicine Residency ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Practice Based Research

Background and Objectives: Finding scholarship opportunities is a common struggle for family medicine residency programs, especially community-based programs. Participation in practice-based research networks (PBRNs) has been suggested as one option, but little is known about resident engagement in PBRNs. This study explores how PBRNs are currently involving family medicine residency programs and whether there are additional opportunities for engagement. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 126 primary care PBRN directors regarding residency program involvement in PBRN governance and scholarly activity. We used descriptive statistics to characterize our sample and bivariate analyses to assess association between involvement of residency programs in PBRNs and PBRN characteristics. Results: Most responding PBRNs (N=56, 44.4% response rate) included at least one residency program (80%) and many had residency faculty involved in projects (67.3%), though involvement of residents was less common (52.7%). When involved, residents were part of fewer projects but participated in the full range of research activities. Few PBRNs had deeper engagement with residencies such as written goals specifying their inclusion in projects (23.6%) or residency faculty participation in the PBRN’s governing body (45.5%). Most PBRNs not currently involving residents are interested in doing so (73.9%), and half of these have the resources to do this. Conclusions: Most family medicine and primary care PBRNs have some involvement with residency programs, usually at the faculty level. Building on current PBRN involvement and making connections between local PBRNs and residency programs where none exist represents an excellent opportunity for education and for growing the research capacity of the discipline.

scholarly journals Does participation in family medicine interest group events at Canadian medical schools influence residency decisions?

2016 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
George Kim ◽  
Janina Mailloux ◽  
Caleb Van de Kleut
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Small Cohort

Undergraduate medical students established family medicine interest groups (FMIGs) across Canada to enhance their exposure to family medicine as a medical specialty. However, there has been limited research performed to evaluate if FMIGs are fulfilling their role in promoting postgraduate training in family medicine. The objective of this study was to determine whether or not participation in FMIG events influenced the residency decisions of fourth year medical students attending the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. 32 fourth year students from the class of 2015 responded to an online survey. Overall, this study determined that FMIG events provided students with a greater understanding of the opportunities in family medicine (23/32), but did not influence residency decisions. The study was limited given the small cohort of medical students surveyed. In the future, it may be beneficial to pursue a Canada-wide research study of FMIGs to survey a larger number of students, and improve the validity and generalizability of the results.

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