title: An international perspective on interest in a general surgery career among final-year medical students.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The 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.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 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.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We 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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our 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.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA. care@unmc.edu
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mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D019049:Developed Countries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce