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. 2024 Oct;34(Spec Iss 1):11-16.
doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v34i1.3S.

Tracer Study of St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College Radiology Graduates: Career and Curriculum Insights

Alemayehu Bedane  1 , Kumlachew Abate Mekonen  1 , Ashenafi Aberra Buser  1 , Tesfaye Kebede  2 , Shimels Hussien Mohammed  3
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Tracer Study of St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College Radiology Graduates: Career and Curriculum Insights

Alemayehu Bedane et al. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) is one of Ethiopia's premier radiology training institutions. This study aimed to trace graduates of SPHMMC's radiology program and examined their career outcomes and perspectives on the training received.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed, recruiting 78 participants. Data on employment status, career outcomes, job satisfaction, and perceptions regarding the program's strengths, weaknesses, and curriculum relevance were collected through a web-based questionnaire from May 31 to June 8, 2024. SPSS version 26 was used for data processing and analysis.

Results: The study revealed a high employment rate among SPHMMC radiology graduates, with 97% employed and 75% securing jobs within one month of graduation. Most graduates held permanent positions (86%) as radiology specialists, sub-specialists, and academicians. There was notable regional variation, with 65% working in Addis Ababa. Job satisfaction levels were 79% for radiology careers and 53% for current jobs. Satisfaction with the program overall and curriculum relevance was 69% and 96%, respectively.

Conclusions: High employment rates, and career and curriculum satisfaction levels might be reflective of the high market demand for radiologists in Ethiopia and the effectiveness of SPHMMC's radiology program in preparing graduates for professional careers. The regional disparity in radiologist distribution suggests underlying systemic issues that require further investigation.

Keywords: Career Satisfaction; Curriculum Study; Graduate Tracing; Radiology Education.

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Geographical distribution of SHMMC alumni by Regions
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Graduates' opinions on the curriculum's career satisfaction relevance
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