"Why did I choose genetics?": A survey of current and recent medical genetics and genomics residents provides insight into recruitment efforts.
Am J Med Genet A
; 194(8): e63623, 2024 08.
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ABSTRACT
There is a shortage of clinical geneticists, even with concerted recruitment efforts. Previously, no data had been collected about why young career geneticists chose this specialty. To investigate this question, we carried out a survey of current and recent medical genetics and genomics residents. The goal of this survey was to understand their reasons for pursuing medical genetics and genomics as a specialty. Results demonstrate that, for most, interest in genetics begins in medical school and was largely influenced by mentorship. This suggests that placing greater focus on introducing medical genetics as a clinical specialty and fostering robust mentorship of students in preclinical years may increase recruitment into medical genetics residencies.
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Escolha da Profissão
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Genômica
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Genética Médica
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Internato e Residência
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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