Table 1 Domains and issues that emerge as main motivational factors
From: What motivates medical students to select medical studies: a systematic literature review
Domains | Issues |
|---|---|
Scientific | • Ability to use new cutting edge technologies • Interest in medicine as a subject matter • Opportunities to travel and work internationally • Research opportunities • Loss of a loved one |
Societal | • Job security • Social status/prestige • High income • Proposed by parents |
Humanitarian | • Desire to help others • Desire to give back to their home community or country |