Medical Students' Perception About Medical Profession In A Public Sector Medical College: A Cross Sectional Study

Authors

  • Abdul Rehman Kokhar, Muhammad Shahid Faruqi, Abdul Rehman Qaisrani, Tehseen Iqbal, Malik Shah Zaman Latif, Quratul Ain Rehman

Keywords:

Key Words: Medical profession, Medical students, Carrier counseling

Abstract

Objective: To assess the perception of medical students regarding medical profession in Pakistan.

Study Design: Cross sectional study.

Place and Duration: Department of Physiology, D.G.Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan. During January to March 2014.

Material and Methods: A cross, sectional study was conducted at DGKMC Dera Ghazi Khan Simple Random sampling technique was applied.

Results:   The 68.68% students were satisfied about their choice of medical profession. Majority (94.22%) of students reported that medical studies are highly stressful and they feel overburdened all the time. Most of students (79.78%) are willing to work as a doctor & with in Pakistan and want to serve the nation after graduation.

Discussion: Doctor as a career selection is affected by multiple factors, which include, parent choice, student aptitude, doctors' life style, financial benefits and respect of profession in society.

Conclusion: Medical studies are challenging. Career selection and counseling should be provided in the institutions.

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Published

2015-03-31

How to Cite

Abdul Rehman Kokhar, Muhammad Shahid Faruqi, Abdul Rehman Qaisrani, Tehseen Iqbal, Malik Shah Zaman Latif, Quratul Ain Rehman. (2015). Medical Students’ Perception About Medical Profession In A Public Sector Medical College: A Cross Sectional Study. Journal of Peoples University of Medical &Amp; Health Sciences Nawabshah. (JPUMHS), 5(1), 23–27. Retrieved from http://publication.pumhs.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/175

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2015): January - March 2015

Section

Articles