Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Medical students often face challenges in choosing a career path due to limited exposure to specialized fields like neurosurgery. Understanding their perceptions and experiences is crucial in addressing the gaps in neurosurgical education and inspiring future neurosurgeons.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 461 medical students, utilizing convenience sampling. Data collection employed a validated, self-administered tool. Statistical analysis in SPSS Version 25 included t-tests and chi-square tests, comparing scores based on age, gender, year of study, and exposure to the formal neurosurgical rotations in their institute. Significance value was set at P < 0.05.
RESULTS: In the study of 461 medical students, 79.8% identified with the 19-23 age group, and 63.8% affirmed neurosurgery exposure. Medical students\' perceptions included: 167 (36.3%) students found neurosurgery teaching sufficient; 164 (35.6%) disagreed that obtaining neurosurgical history is difficult; 224 (48.6%) agreed on neurosurgical disease complexity; and 250 (54.2%) found these diseases challenging and interesting. A majority of 183 (39.7%) respondents agreed that neurosurgical diseases had poor outcomes. Regarding training for neurosurgical surgery, 205 (44.5%) participants strongly agreed on its length, and 215 (46.7%) consented to extensive operating hours. However, 167 (36.3%) strongly disagreed about the ample job prospects in Pakistan.
CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing neurosurgery education with quality, consistency, and adaptability is essential to bridge gaps and inspire future neurosurgeons. These findings guide improvements in educational programs, preparing a skilled workforce to meet evolving health-care demands.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 461 medical students, utilizing convenience sampling. Data collection employed a validated, self-administered tool. Statistical analysis in SPSS Version 25 included t-tests and chi-square tests, comparing scores based on age, gender, year of study, and exposure to the formal neurosurgical rotations in their institute. Significance value was set at P < 0.05.
RESULTS: In the study of 461 medical students, 79.8% identified with the 19-23 age group, and 63.8% affirmed neurosurgery exposure. Medical students\' perceptions included: 167 (36.3%) students found neurosurgery teaching sufficient; 164 (35.6%) disagreed that obtaining neurosurgical history is difficult; 224 (48.6%) agreed on neurosurgical disease complexity; and 250 (54.2%) found these diseases challenging and interesting. A majority of 183 (39.7%) respondents agreed that neurosurgical diseases had poor outcomes. Regarding training for neurosurgical surgery, 205 (44.5%) participants strongly agreed on its length, and 215 (46.7%) consented to extensive operating hours. However, 167 (36.3%) strongly disagreed about the ample job prospects in Pakistan.
CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing neurosurgery education with quality, consistency, and adaptability is essential to bridge gaps and inspire future neurosurgeons. These findings guide improvements in educational programs, preparing a skilled workforce to meet evolving health-care demands.
摘要：
背景：由于对神经外科等专业领域的接触有限，医学生在选择职业道路时经常面临挑战。了解他们的看法和经验对于解决神经外科教育的差距和激励未来的神经外科医生至关重要。
方法：进行了一项涉及461名医学生的横断面研究，利用方便采样。数据收集采用了经过验证的自我管理工具。SPSS第25版的统计分析包括t检验，卡方检验,根据年龄比较分数，性别,一年的学习，和接触他们研究所的正式神经外科轮换。显著性值设定为p<0.05。
结果：在对461名医学生的研究中，79.8%的人确定为19-23岁年龄组，63.8%的人确认神经外科暴露。医学生的看法包括167（36.3％）学生认为神经外科教学足够，164（35.6％）不同意获得神经外科病史是困难的，224（48.6%）同意神经外科疾病的复杂性，250人（54.2%）发现这些疾病具有挑战性和趣味性。大多数183（39.7％）的受访者认为神经外科疾病的预后较差。关于神经外科手术的培训205（44.5％）参与者强烈同意其长度，215人(46.7%)同意延长营业时间。然而,167（36.3％）强烈不同意巴基斯坦充足的就业前景。
结论：提高神经外科教育质量，一致性,适应性对于弥合差距和激励未来的神经外科医生至关重要。这些发现指导了教育计划的改进，准备熟练的劳动力，以满足不断变化的医疗保健需求。
方法：进行了一项涉及461名医学生的横断面研究，利用方便采样。数据收集采用了经过验证的自我管理工具。SPSS第25版的统计分析包括t检验，卡方检验,根据年龄比较分数，性别,一年的学习，和接触他们研究所的正式神经外科轮换。显著性值设定为p<0.05。
结果：在对461名医学生的研究中，79.8%的人确定为19-23岁年龄组，63.8%的人确认神经外科暴露。医学生的看法包括167（36.3％）学生认为神经外科教学足够，164（35.6％）不同意获得神经外科病史是困难的，224（48.6%）同意神经外科疾病的复杂性，250人（54.2%）发现这些疾病具有挑战性和趣味性。大多数183（39.7％）的受访者认为神经外科疾病的预后较差。关于神经外科手术的培训205（44.5％）参与者强烈同意其长度，215人(46.7%)同意延长营业时间。然而,167（36.3％）强烈不同意巴基斯坦充足的就业前景。
结论：提高神经外科教育质量，一致性,适应性对于弥合差距和激励未来的神经外科医生至关重要。这些发现指导了教育计划的改进，准备熟练的劳动力，以满足不断变化的医疗保健需求。
