Prečo som si (ne)vybral psychiatriu? // SOLEN

Psychiatria pre prax 3/2018

Prečo som si (ne)vybral psychiatriu?

Why did I (not) choose psychiatry?

The recruitment and retention of psychiatrists is a longstanding concern, this is at a time when the demand for mental health services is increasing. The reasons for choosing a career path in psychiatry are complex, and relate to an individual doctor’s life experience, teaching methods during study at the university, training experiences and own value system. To increase recruitment it is essential to identify the ‘pull factors’ which may then be used to attract prospective psychiatrists into the specialty. This review article determines factors that positively and negatively influence choosing psychiatry as a career and also possibilities of better recruitment to this specialty.

Keywords: career, psychiatry, recruitment, teaching, stigma