Natl Med J India
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Many factors influence the career choices of undergraduate medical students. We sought to identify the career choices of medical students in an Indian medical college and what influenced these choices. ⋯ The career choices of medical students at our institution were biased against some subjects. Often, choices develop during the course. Role modelling by faculty during departmental postings could be a factor influencing choice.
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Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is an established procedure for sampling the mediastinal lymph nodes. Data reported from India are limited on this routine procedure. We describe our experience of the efficacy, diagnostic accuracy and safety of TBNA. ⋯ Blind TBNA is a safe and effective procedure that can be routinely done in the bronchoscopy suite.