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Demographic Characteristics of NOSM Medical Students Associated with Intended Medical Discipline and Practice Location. Authors: M.G. Delmege, J.C. Hogenbirk, R.W. Pong on behalf of the Research Team Friday, June 4 th , 2010 NHRC. Presentation Outline. Survey Methods Overview of Results
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Demographic Characteristics of NOSM Medical Students Associated with Intended Medical Discipline and Practice Location Authors: M.G. Delmege, J.C. Hogenbirk, R.W. Pong on behalf of the Research Team Friday, June 4th, 2010 NHRC
Presentation Outline • Survey Methods • Overview of Results • Examine associations between demographic characteristics, intended medical discipline and practice location. • Examine associations, if any, between rural background and rural practice intent (Stagg model). • Questions
Survey Methods • All survey and interview protocols approved by Research Ethics Boards at Laurentian and Lakehead Universities. • Surveyed all NOSM students during first year • At end of 2nd year • At graduation • During Residency • And beyond • Our sample size is 139 respondents, covering 4 cohorts.
Definitions • Rural Background • Northern Ontario
Career Pathways ENTRY MIDWAY
Career Pathway (n=139) Pearson chi-square p<0.01
Take Away Messages • Small sample size interpret results with caution • Respondents who are staying Urban are from Urban areas (100%), and those who are staying Rural are from Rural areas (56%) BUTthe percentage was much lower. • More of the respondents who are staying on a Rural pathway are inclined to Practice Family Medicine (73%) than those who Change out of (35%) or Change into (46%) the Rural Career Pathway. • More of the respondents who changed into an Undecided Pathway are inclined to Practice in Northern Ontario (75%) than those who stayed Undecided (62%). More of them are from Northern Ontario (86% vs 67%).
Acknowledgements Research funding for the NOSM tracking study is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. CRaNHR and the research team wish to acknowledge the MOHLTC’s support.
Thank you Contact info Margaret G. Delmege, M.P.H. (Candidate) Research Assistant Centre for Rural & Northern Health Research Laurentian, University (705) - 675-1151 ext. 4369 mx_delmege@laurentian.ca