Exploring the Relationship between Individual Attributes of Undergraduate Medical Students and their Engagement into Research: A Cross-sectional and Observational Study

Aim and background: Integrating research with undergraduate medical education can greatly enhance the educational experience.Early involvement in research projects allows students to gain a profound understanding of scientific concepts, develop key research skills, and become inspired as future physician-scientists. Prior studies have identified factors such as gender, parental education, and previous research experience as influential in undergraduate research participation.Nonetheless, a deeper understanding of these factors was essential for developing effective strategies to foster a research-oriented culture within medical education.This research sought to explore the connection between personal attributes, including gender, parental education, previous research experience, and academic performance, and students' interest in research.By analyzing these elements, the study aimed to pinpoint strategies to boost