profiling of Medical graduates of universiti sains Malaysia: What the Data said

Abstract

Generally, this tracer study determines the profiling of medical graduates of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in duration of 10 years (1999–2000). Specifically, it emphasises on the graduates’ employment information, areas of specialisation, engagement and contribution at local, national and international levels as well as personal career development. The respondents were identified from the USM academic affairs database. The present study utilises a cross-sectional research design which involves 177 respondents. An online survey was employed to gather the data which then analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The findings show that the majority of the respondents have been involved in the medicine profession as a full-time medical practitioners since their graduation from USM. They have also advanced their study in clinical and non-clinical areas in other medical schools world-wide having either a Master of Medicine or Master of Science qualification. Besides that, respondents have also contributed professionally at the local, national and international levels. Fellowships, sub-specialty, advanced diploma and professional courses are among the preferred options in enhancing their personal career development. USM medical graduates actively involved in the medical fields. It is shown that they have a robust intention in the same field where they are endlessly serving ever since they have graduated.