Pediatrics Specialty Choice Among Matriculants of MD-Granting US Medical Schools
Amy Pineda, Robert J. Vinci, Adam Turner, Dorothy Andriole, Douglas Grbic, Mytien Nguyen, Patricia Poitevien

TL;DR
This study finds that 10% of US medical school graduates choose pediatrics, with factors like clerkship quality and career plans influencing this choice.
Contribution
The study identifies specific variables associated with choosing pediatrics as a specialty, offering insights to support workforce development in the field.
Findings
10% of matriculants chose pediatrics at graduation, with higher odds for those who intended pediatrics at matriculation.
Odds of choosing pediatrics were lower for more recent matriculants and those planning research careers.
Women were more likely to choose pediatrics compared to men.
Abstract
What is the prevalence of, and variables associated with, pediatrics specialty choice at graduation among US MD-granting school matriculants? In this cohort study of 7 US MD-granting school matriculant cohorts, 10% of matriculants chose pediatrics at graduation. Pediatrics specialty choice at graduation odds were higher for those who intended pediatrics at matriculation, rated their pediatrics clerkship quality more highly, and planned careers including patient care; odds were lower for more recent matriculants and those who planned careers including research, and, in models among men and among women, associations were similar. These findings highlight opportunities before and during medical school to promote or sustain pediatrics specialty choice. The numbers of US MD-granting school graduates choosing pediatrics have decreased over the past decade. Identifying variables associated…
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Taxonomy
TopicsDiversity and Career in Medicine · Child and Adolescent Health · Global Health Workforce Issues
