Introduction Clinical clerkship is a crucial phase in undergraduate medical education that immerses students in real-world healthcare settings. Typically beginning in the third or fourth year of medical school, clerkship allows students to rotate through core specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, […]
Introduction Specialty preference refers to the choices that medical students or graduates make when selecting a specific field of medicine to pursue as their career. These choices are influenced by personal interests, lifestyle considerations, socioeconomic factors, mentorship, and evolving healthcare needs. Understanding […]
Introduction The medical workforce is the backbone of any healthcare system, comprising professionals who are essential in delivering health services across primary, secondary, and tertiary care levels. It includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, midwives, and allied health workers. As global health […]
Introduction A cross-sectional study is a type of observational research design that involves analyzing data from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time. It is widely used in various disciplines including epidemiology, psychology, public health, education, and […]
Introduction The distribution of medical professionals across specialties is a crucial factor in determining the functionality, accessibility, and quality of healthcare systems globally. Specialty distribution refers to the proportion of physicians choosing various fields such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and […]
Introduction Choosing a career is a pivotal decision in an individual’s life, shaping not only their professional journey but also their personal satisfaction and societal contribution. Among medical students, career choice extends beyond mere interest—it often involves complex deliberations influenced by intrinsic […]
Introduction The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a validated self-report instrument developed to measure depressive symptomatology in the general population. Introduced by Lenore Radloff in 1977, the CES-D has gained widespread application in clinical research, public health, and epidemiologic […]
Introduction A cross-sectional study is a type of observational research design that analyzes data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at a single point in time. Unlike longitudinal studies, which track changes over time, cross-sectional studies provide a snapshot of […]
Introduction Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare, inherited neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness due to degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord. The severity and progression of SMA vary among patients, ranging from severe infantile forms to […]
Introduction The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) is one of the most widely used software tools for statistical analysis in research and data-driven decision-making. Initially designed for social science applications, SPSS is now extensively used across various fields including healthcare, […]