Connecticut medicine
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Connecticut medicine · Mar 2009
Comparative StudyA comparison of reasons for choosing obstetrician/gynecologist subspecialty training.
Recently, applications for subspecialty fellowship positions in obstetrics and gynecology have increased dramatically. A survey completed by fellows in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Reproductive Endocrinology (REI), Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc), and Urogynecology (Urogyn) training programs in the United States between January and March 2006 was aimed at determining why this trend was occuring. Of 449 fellows in 2006, 192 (42.8%) responded. ⋯ An overwhelming majority (99%) of fellows were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their decisions to pursue fellowship training. The majority of fellows believe that when compared to a generalist Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) they will have a reduced workload, decreased liability, and a higher salary. The recent increase in the number of fellowship applicants is most likely due to a complex interplay of multiple factors.