Specialty preferences among Nigerian medical students: a cross sectional study
This study explored specialty preferences among Nigerian medical students revealing a strong inclination toward Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine. Career choices were influenced by factors such as personal interest, prestige, intellectual challenge, income, academic level, and gender. The study revealed the need for structured career counseling and increased exposure to underrepresented specialties to address the uneven distribution of specialists in Nigeria. Tailored mentorship programs, improved financial incentives, and enhanced training opportunities are critical for optimizing the healthcare workforce and achieving equity.
Authors
- Rufus Akinyemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5286-428X)
- Oluwatobi Joshua
- Michelle S. Yau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0445-6334)
- Ridwanullah Olamide Abdullateef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9405-870X)
- C. U. Ezebialu
- Christabel Uche-Orji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5371-0183)
- O O Bankole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5754-0855)
- Joshua Alabi
- Kenneth Christian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4592-1343)
- Samuel Aina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2285-8158)
- Oluwatimilehin Oladapo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8718-9289)
- Chukwuebuka Asogwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4692-8106)
- Tobi Olajide
- Ayomide Fatola
- Jolly Thomas
- Joshua D. Adeniyi
- Nortazi Sanusi
- Abdulaziz Ejaz Ahmad
- Precious Miracle Wagwula
- Oghenemaro Akpooghene Jerry-Ogeme
- Oluwadabira Adewara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4369-0279)
- Emmanuel Ibitunde
- Mafusat Ojewumi
- Lawrence Rejoice
- Chisom Obah
- Elizabeth Ayegboyin
- Atoyebi Olaadura
- Isaac Adejumo
- Promise Enyesiobi
- Peace Alemede
- David Uzoechi
- Chimdalu Ezeani
- Brian Uche-Orji
- Ihunanyachi Agha-Okoro
- Godson Omumuawuike
- Jessica Gambo
- Peace Gbenle
- Evan Adetoye
- Olamide Odusola
- Muhammad Karaye
- Chisom Okoye
- Esther Olaoye
- Angel Ogiemudia
Institutions
- University of Port Harcourt (NG)
- Abia State University (NG)
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- University of Ilorin (NG)
- University of Jos (NG)
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (NG)
- Benson Idahosa University (NG)
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- University of Lagos (NG)
- Bingham University (NG)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NG)
- University of Calabar (NG)
- West Africa Vocational Education (NG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
- Gombe State University (NG)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (NG)
- Bayero University Kano (NG)
- Ebonyi State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07189-5
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 15.47