The influence of specialty training selection criteria on medical students’ career pathway choices in Australia

Understanding the perspectives of medical students on specialty training selection processes may help inform strategies to improve equity and address workforce imbalances. Student suggestions to improve specialty training selection processes included earlier education on specialty pathways, clearer guidance to build a competitive curriculum vitae, and more equitable access to research, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Future research may consider investigating the perspectives of prevocational medical graduates and medical students across multiple Australian institutions.