Table 4.
Factors Associated with Interest in Internal Medicine
| Variables | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.9 (0.9–1) | 0.105 |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 1.0 | |
| Male | 1.1 (0.7–1.8) | 0.548 |
| Year of study | ||
| I | 1.0 | |
| IV | 0.7 (0.4–1.1) | 0.134 |
| V | 0.8 (0.5–1.3) | 0.379 |
| Motivation to pursue MBChB | ||
| Passion | 1.5 (0.9–2.5) | 0.092 |
| Practice preference | ||
| Academia/teaching | 1.5 (0.9–2.3) | 0.108 |
| Administration | 0.6 (0.3–1) | 0.069 |
| Interests in research | 2.5 (1.4–4.6) | 0.003 |