BMC medical education
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BMC medical education · Jan 2008
Factors affecting medical students in formulating their specialty preferences in Jordan.
In recent years there has been a growing appreciation of the issues of career preference in medicine as it may affect student learning and academic performance. However, no such studies have been undertaken in medical schools in Jordan. Therefore, we carried out this study to investigate the career preferences of medical students at Jordan University of Science and Technology and determine factors that might influence their career decisions. ⋯ Surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology were the most preferred specialty preferences of medical students at Jordan University of Science and Technology.
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BMC medical education · Jan 2008
Development of a food allergy education resource for primary care physicians.
Food allergy is estimated to affect 3-4% of adults in the US, but there are limited educational resources for primary care physicians. The goal of this study was to develop and pilot a food allergy educational resource based upon a needs survey of non-allergist healthcare providers. ⋯ Our pilot food allergy program, developed based upon needs assessments, showed strong participant satisfaction and educational value.