Article ; Online: Wie wichtig ist heute noch eine akademische Karriere in der Medizin? Eine Befragung von Medizinstudierenden in Deutschland: Ergebnisse des Studienarms XIII der KARiMED-Studie.
Zeitschrift fur Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualitat im Gesundheitswesen
2023 Volume 177, Page(s) 73–81
Abstract: Objective: Academic careers still play a significant role in medicine. Although the doctorate remains interesting for many students, there are no data available from medical students, for example, with regard to the interest in habilitation. In parallel, ...
| Title translation | How important is an academic career in medicine today? A survey among medical students in Germany: Results of study arm XIII of the KARiMED study. |
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| Abstract | Objective: Academic careers still play a significant role in medicine. Although the doctorate remains interesting for many students, there are no data available from medical students, for example, with regard to the interest in habilitation. In parallel, a good work-life/family balance is a key career element for young medical professionals. The aim was to obtain an up-to-date opinion on the academic career of medical students. Methodology: Using an online survey, medical students of all semesters in Germany were questioned on the topics of academic career, mentoring, and work-life balance from October 2017 to December 2018. For this purpose, the medical students were invited by e-mail to participate and answer an anonymized online questionnaire. Results: A total of 1,775 participants from all 38 German medical faculties (68.3% female; age 23.3 ± 4.0 years) were included. Almost half of the participants could envision working in a branch office after graduation. While a professional career appeared important to a clear majority (70.8%), leisure time was rated as even more important (84.3%), and work-life balance clearly prioritized personal life (41.2%) over career (9.6%). Acquiring a title was rated as important to one's career by 53.6%. However, while the acquisition of a doctorate was still an option for 88.0% of the respondents, the situation is significantly different for academic titles following a successful habilitation. Although the significance of a habilitation is rated as high to very high (66.1%), the titles of assistant professor ("yes": 13.0%), associate professor (6.0%) or university professor (7.0%) are much less likely to be considered by medical students and are therefore rated as "maybe" and "no". Nevertheless, almost 60% wished for better information and advice in their future field of work. Conclusion: Careers in medicine are undergoing a transformation where better compatibility of leisure/family and work is no longer the sole focus. On the contrary, work-life blending is sought, as a connection between work and life. Changes are therefore necessary for professional and especially academic careers in order to make working in science and research attractive again. |
| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Female ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Male ; Germany ; Students, Medical ; Career Choice ; Medicine ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
| Language | German |
| Publishing date | 2023-02-24 |
| Publishing country | Netherlands |
| Document type | English Abstract ; Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2412512-X |
| ISSN | 2212-0289 ; 1865-9217 |
| ISSN (online) | 2212-0289 |
| ISSN | 1865-9217 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.zefq.2022.10.004 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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