Purpose: Measure future and current resident perspectives regarding
OB/GYN residency training structure and possible future models.
Background: Modifications to the current OB/GYN training paradigm
are being considered however the perspective of learner stakeholders on
substantial changes has not been measured.
Methods: Medical students invited for OB/GYN residency
interviews and residents (PGY1-4) at the University of Colorado, University of
Washington, University of California San Francisco, Loyola University, St.
Joseph’s Hospital, and Texas A&M in 2017-2018 received a voluntary,
electronic survey regarding possible models for restructuring residency
training. Student and resident responses were compared using a chi-square
for categorical and two-sample t-test for continuous items.
Results: Applicants (63%, 280/444) and residents (66%, 101/154)
had similar response rates. Applicants (24%) and residents (29%) reported
having concerns about the current structure of residency training. The
ideal residency duration was reported as 4 years by 72% of applicants and 85%
of residents. Lack of gynecologic surgical volume was the most frequently
reported concern among applicants (75%) and residents (72%). Fourth-year
tracking (focusing on training aligned with post-graduation career path) was
preferred by 90% of applicants and 77% of residents (p=0.002), and 92% among
respondents planning fellowship. Most applicants (68%) and residents
(75%) preferred not starting fellowship training after the 3rd year of
residency.
Discussions: The majority of learners surveyed support a 4-year training
structure, but likewise support individualizing training in the PGY-4 year. It
is imperative that OB/GYN leadership consider this and other feedback from
learners when considering modifications to the current OB/GYN training
paradigm.
Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2019, Student, Resident, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Clerkship Coordinator, Residency Director, Residency Coordinator, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, GME, UME, Simulation, General Ob-Gyn,
Meredith Alston,
MD, University
of Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center; Amy (Meg) Autry, MD; Amanda
Allshouse, MA; Marshall Gottesfeld, MD;
Belinda Kohl-Thomas,
MD; Alyssa
Stephenson-Famy, MD
