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Demographic Trends in NOSM Medical Students’ Career Paths & Practice Locations

This study explores the demographic characteristics influencing NOSM medical students’ career choices and practice locations. Findings reveal associations between background, intended discipline, and rural practice intent. Results caution interpretation due to sample size. Notably, those on rural pathways lean towards family medicine while changes occur in undecided pathways. Acknowledgements to funding support from Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

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Demographic Trends in NOSM Medical Students’ Career Paths & Practice Locations

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. Definitions • Rural Background • Northern Ontario

  5. Career Pathways ENTRY MIDWAY

  6. Demographics (n=139)

  7. Career Pathway (n=139) Pearson chi-square p<0.01

  8. Profile of ‘Urban’ Career Pathway

  9. Profile of ‘Rural’ Career Pathway

  10. Profile of ‘Undecided’ Career Pathway

  11. 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%).

  12. 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.

  13. 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

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