Table 2.
Motivating Factors Influencing the Decision to Apply for a Residency
| Motivating Factor with a High Impact on Decision | Group; No. (%) of Respondents* | p Value† | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| All Respondents (n = 138) | No Residency (n = 102) | Residency (n = 36) | ||
| Gain knowledge | 121 (88) | 87 (85) | 34 (97) | 0.31 |
| Gain experience | 109 (80) | 75 (74) | 34 (97) | 0.035 |
| Gain self-confidence | 84 (62) | 58 (57) | 26 (74) | 0.27 |
| Prerequisite to working in hospital | 62 (46) | 38 (38) | 24 (71) | 0.011 |
| Scholarship available | 73 (55) | 50 (51) | 23 (66) | 0.22 |
| Being recognized as a specialist | 54 (40) | 34 (34) | 20 (57) | 0.010 |
| Competitive advantage on labour market | 45 (33) | 30 (30) | 15 (43) | 0.25 |
| Access to teaching positions | 46 (34) | 32 (32) | 14 (40) | 0.25 |
| Participate in a research project | 23 (17) | 11 (11) | 12 (34) | 0.002 |
*
Some respondents did not provide a ranking of impact for every motivating factor. As such, some of the percentages were calculated using a smaller denominator than the sample size at the top of the column.
†
Comparison between “no residency” and “residency” groups. These groups refer to whether or not the respondent was planning to apply to a residency.