Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Career Perceptions among Medical Students in (IMSIU)

Almadhi , Abdulmalk Abdullah; Alhorishi , Abdulaziz H.; Alnamshan , Abdullah Z.; Alkhamis , Faris A.; Alosaimi , Ruba S.; Alassaf , Turki Y.; Alateeq , Fahad A.

doi:10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94091

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Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Career Perceptions among Medical Students in (IMSIU)

Authors:

Almadhi , Abdulmalk Abdullah | Alhorishi , Abdulaziz H. | Alnamshan , Abdullah Z. | Alkhamis , Faris A. | Alosaimi , Ruba S. | Alassaf , Turki Y. | Alateeq , Fahad A.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 8, pp.12-20

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

242849

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94091

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Abstract:

 Background and aim: COVID-19 pandemic hasimpacted daily activities due to restrictions regarding social distancing. We aim to investigate the effect of withholding clinical rotations and elective rotations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on careerperceptions among medical students in ImamMohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU).Design: A cross-sectional study aimed at IMSIU medical students in Riyadh. A questionnaire was distributed in April 2021 through WhatsApp to randomly select medical students from all years except preparatory-year students.Results: We collected 301 responses. 41.9% reported not starting any clinical rotations, and 38.5%indicated finishing some clinical rotations. Of the total students surveyed, 49.5% indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced their choice ofspecialty; 48.6% felt that they had discovered new interests, which affected their consideration. Incomparison, 40.5 % believed that COVID -19 had limited their ability to explore their considered specialty. A total of 63.1% students were concerned about fulfilling their graduation requirements in atimely manner, and 15.9% thought that they wouldneed an additional year in medical school before applying to residency because of COVID-19.Conclusion: It was found that most of the students did not complete their clinical rotations or electives. Moreover, we found that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced students’ perceptions about their specialty choices after graduation. Most of the students surveyed said their intentions had changed from pursuing specialties that required direct contact with patients to those that did not.

Article Details

Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Career Perceptions among Medical Students in (IMSIU)

Authors:

Almadhi , Abdulmalk Abdullah | Alhorishi , Abdulaziz H. | Alnamshan , Abdullah Z. | Alkhamis , Faris A. | Alosaimi , Ruba S. | Alassaf , Turki Y. | Alateeq , Fahad A.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 8, pp.12-20

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

242849

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94091

Descriptors:

MEDICAL COLLEGES

MEDICAL CAREER

OCCPATIONAL CHOICE

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CORONAVIRUS

EPIDEMICS

COLLEGE STUDENTS

SAUDI ARABIA

Medical Students

COVID 19

Career Choice

Residency Programs

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Almadhi , Abdulmalk Abdullah | Alhorishi , Abdulaziz H. | Alnamshan , Abdullah Z. | Alkhamis , Faris A. | Alosaimi , Ruba S. | Alassaf , Turki Y. | Alateeq , Fahad A.

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 8, pp.12-20

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 242849

Frequency: Monthly

eISSN: 18390196

pISSN: 18390188

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94091

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Almadhi , Abdulmalk Abdullah | Alhorishi , Abdulaziz H. | Alnamshan , Abdullah Z. | Alkhamis , Faris A. | Alosaimi , Ruba S. | Alassaf , Turki Y. | Alateeq , Fahad A.

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2021 Vol.19 Issue 8, pp.12-20

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

242849

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94091