Kidd Thomas, Palaniappan Subbramanian, Kidd Daniel, Waterston Stuart
Foundation Year 2 Doctor, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY.
Academic Foundation Year 2 Doctor, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY.
JPRAS Open. 2021 May 23;29:167-177. doi: 10.1016/j.jpra.2021.04.009. eCollection 2021 Sep.
Plastic surgery is a dynamic and evolving field but remains poorly understood due to lack of knowledge, media misconceptions and recent changes to medical undergraduate curricula. To address issues around student interest and recruitment into the speciality, it is imperative to understand the factors influencing medical students and future clinicians.
To examine influences, interest and perceptions of plastic surgery amongst Scottish medical students and explore methods to increase undergraduate engagement.
Cross-sectional survey distributed online via Scottish undergraduate medical school offices comprising 6 domains: demographics; career interest; perceptions, interests and influences in plastic surgery; curriculum and trainer views; understanding the role of a plastic surgeon; and undergraduate engagement.
A total of 193 students responded with no statistically significant relationship between year group, gender, and interest in plastic surgery. Phrases most strongly identified with plastic surgery included private practice, reconstruction and cosmetics. Placements, teaching staff and workshops/courses were found to influence perception of plastic surgery. Fortunately, only 6% of students encountered antagonism towards plastic surgery encompassing themes of negative stereotypes of surgeons and connotations surrounding cosmetic surgery. Importantly, many students were largely unaware of the range of common procedures undertaken by plastic surgeons. To overcome this lack of awareness and generate greater interest, students suggested greater plastics exposure, consultant-led teaching and workshops showcasing the specialty.
Medical students want varied, stimulating and flexible careers - something which plastic surgery can provide. However it seems the understanding of the scope of plastic surgery is poorly understood amongs future trainees. To increase uptake and interest, negative perceptions need to be addressed and greater engagement is required from medical school upwards.
整形外科学是一个充满活力且不断发展的领域，但由于知识匮乏、媒体误解以及医学本科课程的近期变化，人们对其仍知之甚少。为解决围绕学生对该专业的兴趣和招生问题，了解影响医学生和未来临床医生的因素至关重要。
研究苏格兰医学生对整形外科学的影响、兴趣和看法，并探索增加本科阶段参与度的方法。
通过苏格兰本科医学院办公室在线分发横断面调查问卷，涵盖6个领域：人口统计学；职业兴趣；对整形外科学的看法、兴趣和影响；课程和培训师观点；理解整形外科医生的角色；以及本科阶段的参与度。
共有193名学生做出回应，年级组、性别与对整形外科学的兴趣之间无统计学显著关系。与整形外科学联系最紧密的词汇包括私人执业、重建和美容。实习、教学人员以及研讨会/课程被发现会影响对整形外科学的认知。幸运的是，只有6%的学生遇到过对整形外科学的敌意，包括对外科医生的负面刻板印象主题以及围绕美容手术的内涵。重要的是，许多学生在很大程度上并不了解整形外科医生进行的常见手术范围。为克服这种认知不足并产生更大兴趣，学生们建议增加对整形外科学的接触、由顾问主导的教学以及展示该专业的研讨会。
医学生希望拥有多样化、令人兴奋且灵活的职业——整形外科学可以提供这些。然而，未来的实习生似乎对整形外科学的范围了解甚少。为提高接受度和兴趣，需要消除负面看法，并且从医学院开始就需要更多的参与。
