Using the Delphi Method to Classify Medical Specialties |
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| Authors: | Nicole J Borges George V Richard |
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| Affiliation: | 1. University of Mississippi Medical Center;2. Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC |
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| Abstract: | One medical specialty classification system applicable for research and career counseling is the person‐oriented versus technique‐oriented taxonomy. Given that the model was conceptualized in the 1960s, verification based on how medical specialties are practiced and viewed today is necessary. Five specialists in medical career development and advising verified the categorization of specialties. Based on their review, 100% consensus was reached regarding grouping of specialties. This outcome validates the taxonomy of medical specialties and supports its continued use for medical career specialty advising and choice. |
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| Keywords: | medical specialty choice medical student career development career specialty choice person‐oriented and technique‐oriented medical specialties medical career advising |
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