Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection
Objective: The objective of this research was to explore the motivational factors among BDS students and house officers for post graduate career selection. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. rd th Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted from 3 October to 19 December 2...
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| author | Mah Rukh Shahbaz , Fatima Suhaib , Aqib Sohail , Momin Ayub Marath , Herrah Ghaffar Satti , Wardah Ishaque |
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| description | Objective: The objective of this research was to explore the motivational factors among BDS students and house officers for post graduate career selection.
Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.
rd th Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted from 3 October to 19 December 2022 at Lahore Medical and Dental College.
Materials and Methods: A total of 226 participants (77 from third year BDS, 84 from 4 year BDS and 65 House Officers) were asked to fill a questionnaire in which the first part consisted of biodata and the second part was based on questions related to motivation of students for post-graduation and their preferred field of choice either clinical sciences or basic sciences. Descriptive statistical analysis was done and significance testing between the variables was done using chi-square test. Significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: Results of the study showed a significant difference (p=0.018) between the groups in reasons for choosing dentistry as a profession where majority 51.3% were internally motivated. It was found that 61% students were motivated for post-graduation and majority (68.5%) wanted to choose clinical subjects as compared to 13.2% for basic sciences. There was significant difference between the groups (p=0.00) as a clear majority (71.6%) believed that there were not enough options for post-graduation in Pakistan and 85.3% wanted the institute to conduct seminars for career counselling (p=0.048).
Conclusion: The dental students were motivated to do post-graduation out of which a clear majority opted to pursue clinical studies. The students wanted the institute to conduct career counselling sessions to help them plan their career choices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5a706dca45de4cfba877c9ef70eef2732024-01-03T06:46:04ZengRiphah International University, IslamabadJournal of Islamic International Medical College1815-40182410-54222024-01-01184286292https://doi.org/10.57234/jiimc.december23.1731Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career SelectionMah Rukh Shahbaz , Fatima Suhaib , Aqib Sohail , Momin Ayub Marath , Herrah Ghaffar Satti , Wardah Ishaque0Lahore Medical and Dental College, LahoreObjective: The objective of this research was to explore the motivational factors among BDS students and house officers for post graduate career selection. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. rd th Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted from 3 October to 19 December 2022 at Lahore Medical and Dental College. Materials and Methods: A total of 226 participants (77 from third year BDS, 84 from 4 year BDS and 65 House Officers) were asked to fill a questionnaire in which the first part consisted of biodata and the second part was based on questions related to motivation of students for post-graduation and their preferred field of choice either clinical sciences or basic sciences. Descriptive statistical analysis was done and significance testing between the variables was done using chi-square test. Significance level was set at 0.05. Results: Results of the study showed a significant difference (p=0.018) between the groups in reasons for choosing dentistry as a profession where majority 51.3% were internally motivated. It was found that 61% students were motivated for post-graduation and majority (68.5%) wanted to choose clinical subjects as compared to 13.2% for basic sciences. There was significant difference between the groups (p=0.00) as a clear majority (71.6%) believed that there were not enough options for post-graduation in Pakistan and 85.3% wanted the institute to conduct seminars for career counselling (p=0.048). Conclusion: The dental students were motivated to do post-graduation out of which a clear majority opted to pursue clinical studies. The students wanted the institute to conduct career counselling sessions to help them plan their career choices.https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/1731basic sciencescareer choicescareer counsellingdental studentsmotivation |
| spellingShingle | Mah Rukh Shahbaz , Fatima Suhaib , Aqib Sohail , Momin Ayub Marath , Herrah Ghaffar Satti , Wardah Ishaque Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection Journal of Islamic International Medical College basic sciences career choices career counselling dental students motivation |
| title | Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection |
| title_full | Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection |
| title_fullStr | Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection |
| title_full_unstemmed | Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection |
| title_short | Motivation and Attitude of BDS Students and House Officers in Their Postgraduate Career Selection |
| title_sort | motivation and attitude of bds students and house officers in their postgraduate career selection |
| topic | basic sciences career choices career counselling dental students motivation |
| url | https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/1731 |
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