Preparing surgery for Generation Z - Motivation and protective factors for pursuing a surgical career among medical students and early-career physicians: a cross-sectional study - Scorecard - MDSpire
Clinical Scorecard: Exploring Factors Influencing Surgical Career Aspirations in Generation Z: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Medical Students and Early-Stage Physicians
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Surgical Career Aspirations
Key Mechanisms
Factors influencing career decisions include workload, workplace culture, and work-life balance.
Target Population
Medical students interested in surgery, physicians in residency training, and board-certified surgeons.
Care Setting
Medical education and surgical training environments.
Key Highlights
Only 8.9% of female and 6.5% of male medical students in Germany consider a surgical career.
30% of surgeons report depressive symptoms, indicating high psychological stress.
The surgical workforce is aging, with only 21% of hospital-based surgeons under 40 years old.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
High psychological stress and risk of suicide among surgeons.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Not applicable as the study focuses on medical students and surgeons.
Not applicable.
Clinical Best Practices
Encourage early exposure to surgical disciplines during medical education.
Address workplace culture and support work-life balance to retain surgical interest.
