Background And Purpose: Role models in the medical field are professional and experienced persons whose actions unconsciously inspire juniors to strive to be like them. To our knowledge, no studies have examined whether having a female surgical role model has influenced women to pursue a surgical career in Saudi Arabia. Hence, we sought to evaluate whether identifying role models in surgery influences career choice and defined the ideal qualities of a surgical role model as perceived by newly qualified doctors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrinary tract infections are very prevalent among women. The majority of urinary tract infections are uncomplicated and can be managed empirically with no further investigations. However, imaging studies may be indicated in patients with severe or persistent symptoms.
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