Research demonstrates the need for effective career planning in medical students, highlighting education and social support implications.
Against the backdrop of reforms in higher education and the healthcare industry, this study focuses on career planning education for medical students. It clarifies key concepts such as occupation and career planning, and analyzes group characteristics including independence, pluralism, pragmatism, and diverse needs. In response to pressing issues such as weak planning awareness, narrow career goals, and disconnected social support, this study explores the underlying causes from multiple perspectives: the neglect of career education in traditional models, insufficient social support systems, mismatches between educational supply and student demand, and the prevalence of utilitarian values. To address these challenges, the study proposes establishing a student agency-oriented education model that emphasizes students' active participation and self-direction. It further recommends implementing stratified, categorized, and personalized career guidance; integrating resources from schools, families, enterprises, and society to construct a holistic educational framework for comprehensive student development; and establishing a long-term, multi-stakeholder collaborative mechanism. These efforts aim to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of career planning education, providing a practical pathway for cultivating high-quality medical professionals and advancing the healthcare sector.
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Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.
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