Gender Associated with the Intention to Choose a Medical Specialty in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in 11 Countries in Latin America.
Luis Fernando Ng-SuengIván Vargas-MatosPercy Mayta-TristánReneé Pereyra-ElíasJuan José Montenegro-IdrogoFiorella Inga-BerrospiFelix AncalliFrancisco Bonilla-EscobarCristian Diaz-VelezErick Gutierrez-QuezadaJennifer Gomez-AlhachCarlos E Muñoz-MedinaAdriana Sanchez-PozoMilisen Vidalnull nullPublished in: PloS one (2016)
There is an association between the female gender and the intention to choose Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Dermatology, and Oncology. We recommend conducting studies that consider other factors that can influence the choice of a medical specialty.