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. 2018 Nov 4;10(11):e3542. doi: 10.7759/cureus.3542

Table 4. Factors that discourage the choice of pursuing future surgical career.

Factors Yes No
Duration of training 17 (29.3%) 41 (70.7%)
Lack of competent surgical training program 8 (13.8%) 50 (86.2%)
Lack of role models/mentors 4 (6.9%) 54 (93.1%)
Lifestyle/working hours 33 (56.9%) 25 (43.1%)
Male dominant field 2 (3.4%) 56 (96.6%)
No academic interest 18 (31.0%) 40 (69.0%)
Salary/monetary returns 5 (8.6%) 53 (91.4%)