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Participants were asked about various factors that influenced their choice of specialty. This study focused on those interested in or currently training in psychiatry. To explore differences in factors influencing specialty choice, prevocational doctors interested in psychiatry were compared to those undecided about their specialty.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of the 107 respondents, 56 expressed interest in or were training in psychiatry. The top five factors influencing psychiatry specialty choice were perceived ability, specialty culture, prior experience, work\u2013life balance, and patient interactions. Both prevocational and vocational doctors shared similar views on these factors. 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