TPT 2.03 Factors, Including Personality Traits, Associated with Choosing General Surgery Among Jordanian Medical Trainees: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Aims General Surgery remains a demanding specialty, with medical students' interest shaped by a combination of personal values, perceived lifestyle, and educational exposure. While numerous studies have explored motivational factors in surgical careers, the role of personality traits in choosing General Surgery in Middle Eastern contexts remains understudied. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,012 fifth- and sixth-year medical students and interns across five Jordanian universities. The questionnaire captured demographic characteristics, preferred specialties, perceived influences on specialty choice, and personality traits using the Big Five Inventory–2 (BFI-2). Chi-square tests, t-tests, and binary logistic regression were used to examine associations between variables and specialty interest. Results Among participants, 8.5% expressed interest in General Surgery. Students favoring General Surgery were less likely to prioritize lifestyle flexibility (61.6% vs. 73.7%, p = 0.017), absence of emergencies (23.3% vs. 43.7%, p < 0.001), and training length (17.4% vs. 36.9%, p < 0.001). They showed higher endorsement of the specialty’s prestige and respectability. Personality comparisons revealed higher extraversion among those interested (p = 0.012), with no significant differences in other traits. In logistic regression, decreased likelihood of choosing General Surgery was associated with valuing absence of emergencies (OR = 0.50, p = 0.013) and shorter training length (OR = 0.42, p = 0.005). Conclusions Interest in General Surgery among Jordanian medical trainees was modest and influenced primarily by perceptions of workload intensity and training duration rather than personality traits. These findings highlight the importance of addressing lifestyle concerns and enhancing structured exposure to improve engagement.
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Authors Ibrahim Abuelbeh, Mohammed Nawaiseh, Hussam Nawaiseh, Qais Nawaiseh, Mohammad Al-Ebbini, Mohammad Arabiyat
Journal the british journal of surgery
Year 2026
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10.1093/bjs/znag087.173
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https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znag087.173
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