Obstetric-gynecologic academic manpower--1986

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Reproductive Health
• Academic Medicine

Background:

• Faculty numbers in obstetrics-gynecology academic departments have shown recent growth.
• The representation of women in faculty positions is increasing compared to practicing specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze current trends in obstetrics-gynecology faculty demographics and research involvement.
• To project future growth in faculty positions and research within academic departments.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of full-time faculty numbers in academic obstetrics-gynecology departments.
• Assessment of gender distribution within faculty and comparison to practicing specialists.
• Evaluation of subspecialist trends and research participation among MD faculty.

Main Results:

• Average full-time faculty numbers have reached 18.3 per department.
• Women constitute a larger proportion of faculty than practicing specialists.
• Faculty subspecialists are increasing but are more inclined towards practice than academic roles.
• Research involves 61% of the MD faculty.

Conclusions:

• Academic obstetrics-gynecology departments are experiencing faculty growth, with increased female representation.
• A shift towards practice is observed among subspecialists, despite overall faculty increases.
• Significant faculty research engagement and optimistic predictions for future expansion in faculty and research are noted.