Professional activity and experience after a residency training program in ObGyn: A 10-year analysis

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Residency Training
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

• Understanding the professional trajectory of medical residency graduates is crucial for refining educational programs.
• The profile of obstetrics and gynecology (ObGyn) graduates has evolved over the past decade.
• A referral university hospital setting provides a specific context for analyzing graduate outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To delineate the demographic profile and career paths of ObGyn residency graduates from the last ten years.
• To assess graduate satisfaction with their residency training and professional activities.
• To identify areas for improvement in medical residency education based on graduate feedback.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey was administered to ObGyn residency graduates from the past decade.
• The survey collected data on demographics, undergraduate and residency details, career trajectory, and social media use.
• Descriptive and comparative analyses, including gender-based comparisons, were performed.

Main Results:

• The study included 84 out of 126 ObGyn graduates, predominantly female, with an average age of 33.
• Most graduates were employed in public and private sectors, with males holding more obstetrics shifts.
• A significant gender-based salary disparity favoring males was observed; many desired career management training.

Conclusions:

• ObGyn residency graduates are predominantly female and white, expressing general satisfaction with their education.
• A notable gender-based income gap persists, favoring male graduates.
• Insights gained can inform enhancements to medical residency curricula and career support.