Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Applications in the Year After Abortion Access Changes.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

State-specific abortion restrictions currently affect the training of approximately 44% of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residents in the US. Examination of where future trainees apply for residency is important.

Objective

To assess changes in the percentage of applicants to OBGYN residency programs by state based on abortion restrictions in place after the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization (hereafter, Dobbs v Jackson) US Supreme Court decision and examine whether applicants' preference for programs, as suggested by the distribution of application signals that express higher interest, was associated with abortion bans.

Design, setting, and participants

This serial cross-sectional study used anonymized data for all applicants to OBGYN residency

SUBMITTER: Hammoud MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851098 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature