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ERIC Number: EJ503270
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-1040-2446
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Demographic, Educational, and Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Choices of Primary Care and Academic Medical Careers.
Rubeck, Robert F.; And Others
Academic Medicine, v70 n4 p318-20 Apr 1995
A survey of 246 primary care and 90 academic physicians found that for the former, length of training, direct patient contact, and threats of malpractice suits were significant influences in career choice. For the latter, long-term research participation, intellectual stimulation, specialty content, and mentor or role model were more significant influences. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Demography, Educational Background, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Medical Education, Physicians, Primary Health Care, Professional Education, Psychological Characteristics, Social Characteristics, Specialization
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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