What do medical students and graduated physicians think about infectious disease specialists? - 15/11/23
, Florent Vinchon b, Franck Rolland c, Evan Gouy d, Ariel Frajerman e, Linh Nam Truong f, Sylvain Bodard g, h, Nawale Hadouiri iHighlights |
• | Both positive and negative stereotypes on ID specialty and specialists appeared. |
• | COVID-19 was a core element in definition of ID specialty. |
• | There was no association between having taken theoretical courses and ID perception. |
• | It is necessary to improve the ID training programs during medical studies. |
• | We recommend promotion of the ID specialty in real-life experiences, such as rotations in ID wards. |
Abstract |
Objectives |
This study evaluated the social representation and stereotypes on infectious disease (ID) specialists among medical students and physicians in France after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods |
A survey applying the hierarchical evocation model assessed the social representations (SRs) of ID specialists.
Results |
All in all, 372 answers were analyzed. The positive elements related to the personal and professional qualities of ID specialists (‘intellectual prestige”, “open-mindedness”), in contrast with negative stereotypes related to their perceived daily life and practice characteristics (“hospital-based”, “intense”, “overspecialized”). Variables such as “I would not have chosen (or I won’t choose) ID after the national ranking exam” and “I know someone who is an ID specialist” were associated with worse SR scores (p < 0.001 and p = 0.022 respectively).
Conclusions |
These findings provide insights into the attractiveness of ID as a specialty. Rounds in ID departments may enhance the interest of the specialty as a possible residency choice.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Stereotypes, Social representations, Infectious diseases, Qualitative study, Reinert Method
Plan
Vol 53 - N° 8
Article 104783- octobre 2023 Retour au numéro
Article précédent
- Clostridial prosthetic joint infections: A series of 16 cases and literature review
- L. Manceau, P. Bémer, J. Decroo, A. Jolivet-Gougeon, C. Plouzeau, M.-F. Lartigue, L. Bouard, R. Chenouard, C. Mazuet, A.-G. Leroy, the CRIOGO (Centre de Référence des Infections Ostéo-articulaires du Grand Ouest) Study Team
- Optimizing hospital antibiotic stewardship programs; should human resources or digital tools be prioritized?
- Sylvain Diamantis, Vanina Meyssonnier, for the Antibiotic Stewardship Group SPILF
Bienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
L’accès au texte intégral de cet article nécessite un abonnement.
Déjà abonné à cette revue ?