A Mixed Method Study on Indian Medical Graduates With Abroad Career Aspirations And Their Interest in Medical Research

Authors

  • Kirubakaran. S Assistant Professor , Department of Community Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Rajamanickam Saranya Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, PSG IMSR, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
  • Anjana TSR Coordinator, Medical Education Unit, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai, Tamilnadu
  • Pavithra Gnanavel Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estat e, Chennai, Tamilnadu
  • Arunmurugan. S Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai, Tamilnadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61986/ijpem.v2.i3.2024.40

Keywords:

Medical Education, Research, IMG, USMLE/PLAB

Abstract

Background: Physicians in India have long had a tendency to work overseas. They travel to developed nations to gain exposure to a different culture and receive professional training Objectives : Explore the motivations and trends of IMGs in Medical Research 2 Ch allenges and Solutions of the Foreign Medical Entrance Exam and the working style Material and Methods: An Explanatory Mixed method study was done on a sample size of 124 participants. We included Indian Medial Graduates currently undergoing any kind of r esearch activities from our Medical College. The questionnaire included information on sociodemographic details, research activities and opinions about abroad career. IDIs were undertaken using K Textual Dialogues in Qualitative Research with a purposively selected sample. Results : 94 (75.8%) of the students did only one research work during their medical course.44 (35.4%) did research for their USMLE/PLAB preparation. Among the participants, 61(49.1%) wanted to explore and return to India, 28(22.5%) wanted to settle abroad. The qualitative results of 5 IDIs were described under three themes of early preparation, legal eligibility and balancing professional and personal life. Conclusion: Indian medical graduates are becoming more interested in medical research, a trend that is mostly driven by their desire to pass international medical entrance exams.

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2024-07-01

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S, K., Saranya, R., TSR, A., Gnanavel, P., & S, A. (2024). A Mixed Method Study on Indian Medical Graduates With Abroad Career Aspirations And Their Interest in Medical Research. International Journal of Preventative & Evidence Based Medicine, 2(3), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.61986/ijpem.v2.i3.2024.40

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Volume 2, Issue 3, Apr-June 2024

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Original Research Articles

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