ArticleBMC medical education2024
The role of medical schools in UK students' career intentions: findings from the AIMS study.
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- Correction: The role of medical schools in UK students' career intentions: findings from the AIMS study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate differences in students' career intentions between UK medical schools.
designCross-sectional, mixed-methods online survey.
settingThe primary study included all 44 UK medical schools, with this analysis comprising 42 medical schools.
participantsTen thousand four hundred eighty-six UK medical students.
main outcome measuresCareer intentions of medical students, focusing on differences between medical schools. Secondary outcomes included variation in medical students' satisfaction with a prospective career in the NHS, by medical school.
results2.89% of students intended to leave medicine altogether, with Cambridge Medical School having the highest proportion of such respondents. 32.35% of respondents planned to emigrate for practice, with Ulster medical students being the most likely. Of those intending to emigrate, the University of Central Lancashire saw the highest proportion stating no intentions to return. Cardiff Medical School had the greatest percentage of students intending to assume non-training clinical posts after completing FY2. 35.23% of participating medical students intended to leave the NHS within 2 years of graduating, with Brighton and Sussex holding the highest proportion of these respondents. Only 17.26% were satisfied with the prospect of working in the NHS, with considerable variation nationally; Barts and the London medical students had the highest rates of dissatisfaction.
conclusionsThis study reveals variability in students' career sentiment across UK medical schools, emphasising the need for attention to factors influencing these trends. A concerning proportion of students intend to exit the NHS within 2 years of graduating, with substantial variation between institutions. Students' intentions may be shaped by various factors, including curriculum focus and recruitment practices. It is imperative to re-evaluate these aspects within medical schools, whilst considering the wider national context, to improve student perceptions towards an NHS career. Future research should target underlying causes for these disparities to facilitate improvements to career satisfaction and retention.
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