Trainees’ reasons for choosing paediatrics as a career choice, part 1
| Reason | No | Percentage of respondents |
|---|---|---|
| You regard your personal attributes more suitable to paediatrics | 216 | 73.5 |
| Rewarding | 206 | 70.1 |
| Enjoyed it as an undergraduate | 204 | 69.4 |
| Enjoyed it in foundation | 171 | 58.2 |
| Academically satisfying | 118 | 40.1 |
| Inspired by a role model | 79 | 26.9 |
| Previous work in paediatrics (UK or overseas) | 74 | 25.2 |
| Elective in paediatrics | 73 | 24.8 |
| Offers good work-life balance | 24 | 8.2 |
| Parental/peer influence | 14 | 4.8 |
| Financial prospects | 12 | 4.1 |
| Has a favourable competition ratio | 12 | 4.1 |
| Other | 52 | 17.7 |