Factors Influencing the Doctor of Medicine Career Choice Intention Among STEM Senior High School Students from a Private Educational Institution in Manila, Philippines

• Main Authors: Amparo, Alexa Lousie S., Angeles, Audrey Carmela C., Cabotaje, Angela Nicole M., Seno, Marianne Rose T.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2022
• Subjects: medical doctor (MD), attitudes, social influence, career self-efficacy, career choice intention
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2022/paper_ghi/8
• Institution: De La Salle University

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between career intention to pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and attitudes, social influence (SI), and career self-efficacy (CSE) in STEM SHS students from a private educational institution in Manila, Philippines. The online survey drew a total of 103 purposively selected SHS students. The findings indicate that respondents have a strong desire to pursue a career in medicine, a favorable attitude toward MD careers, a moderate to a high SI, and a high CSE. Spearman Rho Correlation revealed that their attitude, career self-efficacy, and social influence were all statistically significant factors of their intention to pursue a career in medicine. A positive attitude, combined with a high level of career self-efficacy and supportive family, teachers, and peers, all contribute to a student's decision to pursue a career in medicine.