ArticleJPRAS open2021
Attitudes, Influences and Perceptions towards Plastic Surgery amongst Medical Students.
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- Undergraduate deficits in plastic surgery exposure and awareness of the specialty: a systematic review.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2025Pooled it
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- Exploring plastic and reconstructive surgery referral pathways: Insights from primary care physicians in Bahrain.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- The Significance of Elective Specialty Posting in Improving Awareness of Plastic Surgery among Medical Students in India: A Survey.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2026Article
- Predictive Career Factors for Medical Students Interested in Plastic Surgery.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Awareness of Plastic Surgery Training Among UK Undergraduate Medical Students: A National Cross-sectional Study.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Psychological Disorders Are a Non-negligible Factor in Medical Aesthetic Disputes.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- Medical students' awareness and interest in pursuing future career in plastic surgery: a cross-sectional online pilot study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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- Perceptions, awareness and influences of medical students towards plastic surgery: A systematic review.JPRAS open · 2024Review
- Medical Students Understanding of The Scope of Plastic Surgery.Archives of plastic surgery · 2024Article
- A Systematic Review of the State of Preclinical Mentorship Programs in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Do Our Colleagues Accurately Know What We Do?Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionPlastic surgery is a dynamic and evolving field but remains poorly understood due to lack of knowledge, media misconceptions and recent changes to medical undergraduate curricula. To address issues around student interest and recruitment into the speciality, it is imperative to understand the factors influencing medical students and future clinicians.
aimsTo examine influences, interest and perceptions of plastic surgery amongst Scottish medical students and explore methods to increase undergraduate engagement.
methodCross-sectional survey distributed online via Scottish undergraduate medical school offices comprising 6 domains: demographics; career interest; perceptions, interests and influences in plastic surgery; curriculum and trainer views; understanding the role of a plastic surgeon; and undergraduate engagement.
resultsA total of 193 students responded with no statistically significant relationship between year group, gender, and interest in plastic surgery. Phrases most strongly identified with plastic surgery included private practice, reconstruction and cosmetics. Placements, teaching staff and workshops/courses were found to influence perception of plastic surgery. Fortunately, only 6% of students encountered antagonism towards plastic surgery encompassing themes of negative stereotypes of surgeons and connotations surrounding cosmetic surgery. Importantly, many students were largely unaware of the range of common procedures undertaken by plastic surgeons. To overcome this lack of awareness and generate greater interest, students suggested greater plastics exposure, consultant-led teaching and workshops showcasing the specialty.
conclusionMedical students want varied, stimulating and flexible careers - something which plastic surgery can provide. However it seems the understanding of the scope of plastic surgery is poorly understood amongs future trainees. To increase uptake and interest, negative perceptions need to be addressed and greater engagement is required from medical school upwards.
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