Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.
Authors:
Erada Alghamdi,
Jamil Baljoon,
Kholoud Babkair
Background: The Emergency Medicine (EM) residency program in Saudi Arabia spans four years, equipping trainees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to excel as emergency physicians. This study aims to elucidate the factors influencing EM residents’ choice of training centers in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire to gather data from EM residents across Saudi Arabia. We employed a convenience, non-random sampling technique. The questionnaire was divided into two sections, gathering socio-demographic data and factors influencing the choice of training center. Results: The study included 223 EM residents. Of these, 134 (60.1%) were male, and the majority (43.9%) were in their first year, with most respondents hailing from Jeddah (59.2%). The “friendliness of the residents/staff” was deemed most critical, with a mean score of 4.51, while “prestige” was the least important, scoring 2.55. “Closeness of location,” “number of consultants,” “availability of different subspecialties,” “friendly environment,” and “influence by others” were prioritized by male residents. Female residents favored “prestige” and “reputation of the program.” Senior residents valued “proximity to homeland,” “supervision and mentoring,” and “career opportunities and mentoring” highly. Conclusion: While many factors influence the choice of an EM residency, interpersonal dynamics, supervisory relationships, and geographical preferences play pivotal roles. Residency programs could enhance training quality by integrating these insights into more flexible, inclusive policies and ensuring equitable distribution across regions. Due to the limited local research on this topic, further studies are recommended to enhance understanding of these dynamics.
Keywords: Residency program, Emergency Department, Emergency Residents, Training center selection,
Authors
Erada Alghamdi
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Emergency Department, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Jamil Baljoon
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Emergency Department, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Kholoud Babkair
Emergency Department, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Correspondence to:
Erada Alghamdi, National Guard Health Affairs - King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Alghamdi.Erada@gmail.com
Publication history:
Received 07 Feb 2024
Revised 23 Mar 2024
Accepted 02 Apr 2024
Published online 13 May 2024
Alghamdi E, Baljoon J, Babkair K. Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. SJEMed. Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi E, Baljoon J, Babkair K. Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. https://sjemed.com/?mno=189845 [Access: September 16, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi E, Baljoon J, Babkair K. Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. SJEMed. Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi E, Baljoon J, Babkair K. Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. SJEMed, [cited September 16, 2024]; Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi, E., Baljoon, . J. & Babkair, . K. (2024) Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. SJEMed, Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi, Erada, Jamil Baljoon, and Kholoud Babkair. 2024. Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi, Erada, Jamil Baljoon, and Kholoud Babkair. "Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi, Erada, Jamil Baljoon, and Kholoud Babkair. "Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine Online First: 13 May, 2024. Web. 16 Sep 2024 doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563
Alghamdi, E., Baljoon, . J. & Babkair, . K. (2024) Factors Affecting Emergency Residents’ Selection of a Training Center in Saudi Arabia.. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, Online First: 13 May, 2024. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1707292563