Problems of adaptation of young doctors in the beginning of their careers at the primary health care

Garifullin T.Yu.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0000-0001-6114-0822

Avdeeva M.V.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov;
Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-4334-5434

Marinicheva G.N.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0000-0003-1017-9975

Gasanova A.V.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0009-0007-2613-6466

Problems of adaptation of young doctors in the beginning of their careers at the primary health care

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Garifullin T.Yu., Avdeeva M.V., Marinicheva G.N., Gasanova A.V.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2024;27(8): 13‑18

DOI: 10.17116/profmed20242708113

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Garifullin TYu, Avdeeva MV, Marinicheva GN, Gasanova AV. Problems of adaptation of young doctors in the beginning of their careers at the primary health care. Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2024;27(8):13‑18. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/profmed20242708113

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OBJECTIVE

To study the specifics of adaptation of young doctors entering employment at PHC medical facilities in a megapolis

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The sociomedical survey involved 100 young doctors (average age 27.3±3.54 years) who recently graduated from medical schools and got jobs in outpatient clinics.

RESULTS

The survey revealed key challenges the young specialists face at the beginning of their careers. Most often, recent medical school graduates experience difficulties related to the treatment (66.0%) and diagnostics (18.0%) of diseases, less often with prevention (13.0%) and medical rehabilitation (3%). The reasons for quitting the job within the first year were that the professional activity did not meet the expectations (55.0%); there was no prospect of professional growth (12.0%); low wages (9.0%); an excessive load due to a large amount of medical documentation (4.0%); no proper professional and psychological support for a young specialist (20.0%). Most young doctors (91.0%) expressed the need for mentoring from more experienced colleagues.

CONCLUSION

Rising the quality of training in medical schools, efficient introduction of mentoring in practical healthcare, and developing and implementing special adaptation programs for young doctors are the keys to creating a favorable environment in medical institutions, securing young doctors at work, and ensuring their quality medical practice.

Keywords:

adaptation of young doctors

young doctors

clinic

primary health care

metropolitan healthcare

Authors:

Garifullin T.Yu.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0000-0001-6114-0822

Avdeeva M.V.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov;
Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-4334-5434

Marinicheva G.N.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0000-0003-1017-9975

Gasanova A.V.

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

ORCID: 0009-0007-2613-6466

Received:

27.02.2024

Accepted:

18.03.2024

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