Obstetrics and gynecology—to be or not to be? factors influencing one's decision - 28/08/11
, Robert G Bonebrake, MD, FACOG, Alfred D Fleming, MD, FACOG, Gleb Haynatzki, PhD
Reprint requests: Robert G. Bonebrake, MD, 601 N 30th St, Suite 4700, Omaha, NE 68131.Abstract |
Objective |
The study was undertaken to determine factors influencing a medical student's decision to choose obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) versus another specialty.
Study design |
Medical school graduates from 1991 to 2001 were surveyed about factors influencing their specialty choice. Data were analyzed with χ2, logistic regression, and odds ratio where appropriate.
Results |
Of 1128 surveys, 562 (50%) were returned; 37% of respondents were women and 63% were men; and 73 (13%) chose OB/GYN. Statistically significant positive influences included student sex, second-year rotations, OB/GYN staff, continuity of patient care, primary care opportunities, surgical opportunities, healthy patient population, female patients, lifestyle, and financial opportunities.
Conclusion |
Perceived lifestyle, primary care opportunities, and malpractice concerns did not influence the choice to enter the field of OB/GYN. Also, the perception of patient's desire for female physicians had no apparent influence, either positive or negative, in the decision process.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Obstetrics-gynecology, specialty, choice
Plan
 | Presented at the 2003 Annual Meeting of CREOG/APGO, Anaheim, Calif, March 1–4, 2003. |
Vol 189 - N° 3
P. 652-654 - septembre 2003 Retour au numéro
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