Table 3. Factors that encourage the choice of pursuing future surgical career.

Factors	Yes	No
Academic interest	58 (53.7%)	50 (46.3%)
Salary	46 (42.6%)	62 (57.4%)
Lifestyle	42 (38.9%)	66 (61.1%)
Accessible role models	16 (14.8%)	92 (85.2%)
Immediate improvement in patient's health after surgical interventions/low mortality rate	20 (18.5%)	88 (81.5%)
Social position/standing	38 (35.2%)	70 (64.8%)
Practical application of skills	62 (57.4%)	46 (42.6%)