Medical students from 10 institutions participated by answering questions about their selection process, including, lifestyle, age of decision and demographics.
Here are five things to know:
1. Specialty content and quality of life, lifestyle and stress level were the primary motivating factors in selecting a specialty.
2. Interest in orthopedic surgery was lower in women than in men and was equal among race.
3. While 27 percent of students reported moderate or extensive orthopedic exposure, this did not sway them towards the specialty.
4. Levels of interest in orthopedics may be lower than initially assumed.
5. In order to attract more students, the specialty will need to recognize lifestyle factors, adjust clerkship, provide mentorship to students and introduce resources for women and minority groups.
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