Choosing a career in oncology: results of a nationwide cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1186/s12909-018-1117-2
• Publication Date: 2018-01-15T10:16:27Z
• Authors: J. C. Faivre; J. E. Bibault; A. Bellesoeur; J. Salleron; M. Wack; J. Biau; M. Cervellera; G. Janoray; T. Leroy; N. Lescut; V. Martin; S. Molina; B. Pichon; C. Teyssier; S. Thureau; J. J. Mazeron; H. Roché; S. Culine
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Mentorship; Economic shortage

Little information is currently available concerning young medical students desire to pursue a career in oncology, or their expectations.This project cross-sectional epidemiological study. A voluntary and anonymous questionnaire was distributed all oncologists studying France between the 2nd of October 2013 23rd February 2014.The overall response rate 75.6%. total 505 completed questionnaire. The main determining factors decision practice oncology were nature field (70.8%), depth variety human relations (56.3%) multi-disciplinary work (50.2%). Most residents would like complete rotation outside assigned region (59.2%) abroad (70.2%) order acquire additional expertise (67.7%). In addition, most interns undertake fellowship involving care, teaching research hone skills (85.7%) forge public hospitals (46.4%). Career prospects mainly involve salaried positions hospitals. Many are concerned about professional future, due shortage openings (40.8%), workload (52.8%) lack work-life balance (33.4%).This investigation provides comprehensive profile reasons chose prospects.