Evaluation of factors that impact medical student consideration of a career in otolaryngology.

Objective: To identify differences in timing of exposure and demographic characteristics between medical students who did and did not consider Otolaryngology as a career choice.

Methods: This cross-sectional study involved developing and distributing a survey by an interdisciplinary team to assess exposure to Otolaryngology and individual consideration of pursuing Otolaryngology. The survey was administered electronically to third- and fourth-year medical students at a single medical school, with a small monetary incentive for completion.