Speciality Preference Among Under Graduates, A Study Done In Tertiary Care Centres In North India

Abstract

BACKGROUND: During and after graduation, the most confusing and difficult question in mind of medicos is selection of ideal medical specialty.

AIM/PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To study the various factors are involved in one’s life which led to motivation and reason to choose one specific speciality.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a study conducted in two medical colleges in Jammu city that are Government Medical college, Jammu and ASCOMS.

RESULTS: A sample of 400 students was taken in the survey out of which 85 students did not responded to the questionnaire. A total of 176 males and 139 females were present in the study. In general, Medicine was the most preferred of the specialities followed by surgery. Most of the students did not receive any advice for choosing their speciality. Most of the students did not have any medical background. Students interest in the particular diseases led them to choose a speciality most of the time. Gender based trend show males have more predilection towards orthopaedics while females towards obstetrics and gynaecology. 

CONCLUSION: The present study reveals that the most preferred specialities among medical students were Medicine followed by surgery.