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Title: Exploring factors influencing medical specialty choice among undergraduates in The Gambia: a situated expectancy-value theory approach.
Authors: Bikay AN; School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia, P.O. Box 3530, MDI Road, Kanifing South, Serrekunda, The Gambia. andreabikay06@gmail.com., Akpoveso OP; Chongqing Joint Educational Programme, Leicester Medical School, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK., Nweke CJ; Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike , P.M.B. 1010, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria., Ekeoma EC; Department of Civil Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 7267, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria., Tambe PB; Dr Tambe Eye Clinic and Specialized Medical Services, Buea, Cameroon., Kabiru A; School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia, P.O. Box 3530, MDI Road, Kanifing South, Serrekunda, The Gambia.
Source: BMC medical education [BMC Med Educ] 2026 Apr 14; Vol. 26 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 14.
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