Factors influencing the choice of radiology as a specialty among clinical-year medical students in Nigeria: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Multiple factors, including but not limited to clinical exposure, influence students' interest in Radiology. Enhancing Radiology training experiences, strengthening mentorship, addressing misconceptions, and improving systemic working conditions are crucial strategies to encourage more medical students to pursue Radiology and support Nigeria's healthcare needs.
Authors
- Abubakar Farate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9457-1741)
- Edward Andama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5437-4134)
- A. S. Abdulkadir
- Prince Adakole Obaje
- Ntishor Gabriel Udam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3409-3419)
- Adaobi Chiazor Emegoakor
- Munachi Onyebuchi Nwabunike
- Athanasius Christopher Ofem
- Kingsley Chidiebere Nwaogu
- Olamide Odusola
- Favour Satkyes Bachi
- Edache Las Edache
- Elvis Oche Obaje
- Abdulrasaq Olalekan Oladosu
- Daniel Toochukwu Nneji
Institutions
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- University of Calabar (NG)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- University of Maiduguri (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08067-w
- Primary Topic
- Radiology practices and education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00