Assessing Family Medicine Obstetrics Training Needs to Strengthen Maternal Health in Underserved and Rural US Communities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family medicine obstetricians (FMOBs) are essential for providing maternity care in underserved communities, yet their numbers have sharply declined, contributing to maternity care deserts and persistent inequities. To address the FMOB workforce gap, a large urban residency implemented the PROMOTE OB track (PRimary care Obstetrics and Maternal Outcomes Training Enhancement). We explored FMOB residents' training needs, practice barriers, and perceived patient needs from the perspectives of faculty and graduates involved in obstetrics training.

Methods

We conducted 7 focus groups with university FMOB faculty, non-OB FM graduates, FMOB graduates, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) faculty and fellows, and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) faculty and fellows. Discussions

SUBMITTER: Kearney MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12536146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature