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Laura A Magee1, Anne-Marie Cote2, Geena Joseph3
1Cardiovascular and Cell Sciences Research Institute, St. George's, University of London, London, UK; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. George's Hospital and NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Obstetric Medicine
|September 16, 2016
Summary
Obstetric medicine in Canada is growing, with home-grown specialists emerging to enhance maternity care. This field builds upon general internal medicine, with developing training and service delivery models across the country.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Education
Background:
- Obstetric medicine is an expanding subspecialty within Canadian internal medicine.
- Historically, Canadian physicians sought specialized training internationally, particularly in the UK.
- A growing number of home-grown obstetric internists are now practicing and training within Canada.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the current state of obstetric medicine in Canada.
- To outline the foundational role of general internal medicine in this field.
- To discuss Canadian training curricula, service delivery models, and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of the development and current status of obstetric medicine in Canada.
- Analysis of training pathways and opportunities for obstetric internists.
- Examination of organizational models for obstetric medicine service delivery.
Main Results:
- Obstetric medicine in Canada is maturing, with an increasing number of specialists trained domestically.
- Service delivery models are adapting to local needs and practice patterns.
- General internal medicine serves as the core foundation for Canadian obstetric medicine.
Conclusions:
- Canada possesses a growing cadre of obstetric internists contributing to improved maternity care.
- The field is characterized by diverse, locally-adapted service delivery models.
- Future development will likely focus on solidifying training and expanding practice across Canada.
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