Indian Pediatric Postgraduate’s Perspective on Future Career Intentions

Latha, M.S.; Ravindran, Manipriya; Kumar, Rekha; Venkatraman, Padmasani; Scott, Julius; Kannan, Lakshminarayanan

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“…One Indian study found that neonatology, critical care and cardiology were the most common sub‐specialities chosen by paediatric residents. It reported that the percentage who were interested in gastroenterology was about double the figure we found in Nigeria 20 . This may be a cause for concern for Nigeria, because it needs to provide adequate specialised care across all specialities in order to improve child health.…”

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Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology

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Aim Paediatric gastroenterology remains an under‐recognised sub‐speciality in Africa. We determined the preferred sub‐specialities among paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria and what influenced whether they chose paediatric gastroenterology. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey of paediatric residents in seven teaching hospitals in Southwest Nigeria. A self‐administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on their socio‐demographics, educational attainment, choice of sub‐speciality and the factors influencing that choice. Results Of 144 eligible paediatric residents, 124 (86.1%) completed the survey. Their mean age was 35.0 ± 1.7 years, and 83 (66.9%) were females. The majority (94.4%) had already chosen their sub‐speciality, and nearly two‐thirds (65.0%) made the decision during training. The most popular sub‐speciality was neonatology (30.6%), and only three (2.4%) residents chose gastroenterology. Factors influencing the choice of sub‐speciality were perceived ability (85.3%) and academic experience (83.8%). Financial reasons were less frequent (32.5%). Lack of diagnostic equipment (30.6%) and role models (21.0%) were the most frequent reasons for residents being disinterested in paediatric gastroenterology. Conclusion Few residents were interested in paediatric gastroenterology and there is a need to encourage interest in this subject at an early stage in their training and provide more diagnostic equipment and greater mentorship.

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“…It reported that the percentage who were interested in gastroenterology was about double the figure we found in Nigeria. 20 This may be a cause for concern for Nigeria, because it needs to provide adequate specialised care across all specialities in order to improve child health.…”

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“…However, the most frequent pediatric specialties chosen by our pediatricians were Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Cardiology, as also previously reported. 11 In fact, these specialties are hospital and procedure-based and may have more job opportunities with an improvement of income. 11 , 25 …”

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“… 11 In fact, these specialties are hospital and procedure-based and may have more job opportunities with an improvement of income. 11 , 25 …”

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Pediatricians After Residency: A Survey of Personal/Professional Data and Issues

Silva

Trindade

Abel

et al. 2021

Rev. paul. pediatr.

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Objective: To assess personal, professional, medical, and scientific educational characteristics and issues reported by pediatricians. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on an online survey including 614 pediatricians who graduated in the last 15 years at a University Pediatric Department in Brazil. Results: The response rate was 331/614(54%). The majority were females (82%), the median age was 33 years (27-40) and median years of pediatric practice was 5 (1-13). High workload (>60 hours/week) occurred in 25% and 47% earned ≥15 minimum wages/month. The most work-related issues reported were long working hours, poor social life and a sedentary lifestyle (>50%). Pediatricians were further divided into two groups, according to years of pediatric clinical practice: group 1 (≤5 years) and group 2 (>5 years). The median of overall satisfaction with pediatric residency [8(0-10) vs. 9 (4-10); p=0.002] was significantly reduced in group 1. The frequencies of workload >60 hours, work on pediatric ward and pediatric intensive care were significantly higher in the first group (p<0.05). Regarding main issues related to clinical practice in the last year, long working hours (73 vs. 53%; p<0.001), poor social life (75 vs. 62%; p=0.018) and harassment (23 vs. 4%; p=0.003) were significantly higher in the first group. Conclusions: Very early career pediatricians (≤5 years) reported higher workload, lower income, work-related issues and different location of pediatric practice compared to early career pediatricians (>5 years). The overall satisfaction with pediatric residency was good, however, reduced in very early career pediatricians.

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Factors Influencing Postgraduates’ Pursuit of Pediatrics Super-Specialty Training

Das,

Barman,

Barman

2025

Indian J Pediatr

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Indian Pediatric Postgraduate’s Perspective on Future Career Intentions

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Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology

Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology

Pediatricians After Residency: A Survey of Personal/Professional Data and Issues

Factors Influencing Postgraduates’ Pursuit of Pediatrics Super-Specialty Training

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