Pediatrics Specialty Choice Among Matriculants of MD-Granting US Medical Schools

What is the prevalence of, and variables associated with, pediatrics specialty choice at graduation among US MD-granting school matriculants?In this cohort study of 7 US MD-granting school matriculant cohorts, 10% of matriculants chose pediatrics at graduation. Pediatrics specialty choice at graduation odds were higher for those who intended pediatrics at matriculation, rated their pediatrics clerkship quality more highly, and planned careers including patient care; odds were lower for more recent matriculants and those who planned careers including research, and, in models among men and among women, associations were similar.These findings highlight opportunities before and during medical school to promote or sustain pediatrics specialty choice.

Corresponding Author: Amy Pineda, MPH, Medical Education Research, Association of American Medical Colleges, 655 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (apineda@aamc.org).

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