Job satisfaction of rural medical interns: A qualitative study
Objective To study reasons for job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among interns. Design Using a qualitative methodology, one‐to‐one interviews were conducted with interns. Setting The study was based at a Victorian Rural Intern Training program. Participants Twelve interns from the program were in...
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Published in | The Australian journal of rural health Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 245 - 251 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Australia
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
01.06.2020
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Summary: | Objective
To study reasons for job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among interns.
Design
Using a qualitative methodology, one‐to‐one interviews were conducted with interns.
Setting
The study was based at a Victorian Rural Intern Training program.
Participants
Twelve interns from the program were interviewed during their final rotation.
Main outcome measures
Reasons for job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among rural interns.
Results
Reasons for job satisfaction included feeling supported in the workplace as well as getting quality supervision, teaching and clinical exposure. Reasons for job dissatisfaction included poor access to administration, unduly stressful working situations, lack of support for mental health and well‐being, and poorly organised teaching sessions.
Conclusion
The internship experience, together with the people they are influenced by, can determine a doctor’s future career pathway. It is therefore vital for internship coordinators and hospital managers to facilitate a positive internship experience. The findings have implications for human resource management policy and practice in rural hospitals. |
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ISSN: | 1038-5282 1440-1584 |
DOI: | 10.1111/ajr.12633 |