The choice of anaesthesia as a career by undergraduates in a developing country

The choice of anaesthesia as a career by undergraduates in a developing country

The choice of anaesthesia as a future career by 54 undergraduates of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria was studied. None of the students selected anaesthesia as first choice; the specialty ranked sixth. The short duration of exposure to anaesthesia, insufficient participation in pract...

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Published in:Anaesthesia Vol. 35; no. 7; p. 712
Main Authors: Akinyemi, O O, Soyannwo, A O
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 07-07-1980
Subjects:
Anesthesiology - education
Career Choice
Choice Behavior
Developing Countries
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Female
Humans
Male
Nigeria
Nigeria
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Summary:The choice of anaesthesia as a future career by 54 undergraduates of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria was studied. None of the students selected anaesthesia as first choice; the specialty ranked sixth. The short duration of exposure to anaesthesia, insufficient participation in practical anaesthesia during their posting and inadequate provision of teaching aids were considered by the students to require improvement. The authors also suggest early introduction of anaesthesia in their curriculum.
ISSN:0003-2409
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1980.tb03887.x