Conclusion
From a global perspective, interest in pursuing a career in CT surgery amongst medical students is generally low. Although there are stark differences between countries, with UK and US medical students having relatively more interest than those in other parts of the world, most studies have demonstrated interest of less than 50%. The key factors which deter medical students from pursuing a career in this field are work-life balance, professional satisfaction, and family planning, especially in female students. Salary and lifestyle factors are also important variables that affect students’ perspectives.. Perhaps more methods of student involvement should be developed to provide a deeper insight into this field with workshops or other educational talks to help students address these deterring factors and create ways to manage them.