A Nationwide Study: Medical Students' Perceptions of Plastic Surgery and Its Role in Career Choice in Saudi Arabia.

Background Plastic surgery is a dynamic field within medicine, shaped by various factors that impact medical students' perceptions and career choices. This study aimed to assess medical students' perceptions of plastic surgery as a specialty career and to examine factors influencing it, particularly understanding the impact of demographics, educational exposure, and media. Methods A cross-sectional study involved 777 medical students from diverse universities across Saudi Arabia.