Keele University Researchers Yield New Study Findings on Medical Education (How do medical schools influence their students' career choices? A realist evaluation).

A recent study conducted by researchers at Keele University examined how medical schools influence the career choices of their students. The study found that experiences in medical school, including formal, informal, and hidden curricula, play a significant role in shaping career decisions. Through interviews with junior doctors, the researchers identified 14 recurring configurations that explain the influences on career choices during medical school. The study suggests that informal career guidance is more influential than formal guidance, and highlights the importance of longer and more authentic undergraduate placements in facilitating career decision-making. [Extracted from the article]

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