• Chandrakanth Are, Hugh A Stoddard, Francesco Prete, Song Tianqiang, Lindsay M Northam, Sharon Chan, Janet Lee, Pankaj Jani, Mladjan Protic, S Venkateshwarulu, Abeezar Sarela, and Jon S Thompson.
• Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA. care@unmc.edu
• Am. J. Surg. 2011 Sep 1;202(3):352-6.

BackgroundThe level of interest in general surgery among US seniors has been declining; however, it may be perceived as a more attractive career outside the United States.MethodsA survey was developed and distributed to students at medical schools in 8 countries. Results were analyzed to determine whether interest in general surgery was related to sex of the respondent or economic standing of the country.ResultsWe noted differences in the level of interest in general surgery, ranging from 8% in Italy to 58% in India. As in the United States, there was a difference in the level of interest between sexes, with a male preponderance. Students from economically less developed countries expressed a greater interest in general surgery compared with students from countries with high development.ConclusionsOur study suggested the level of interest for general surgery may depend on the sex and the location of the student. Further comparison studies may suggest means to stimulate student interest in the field.Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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