Community Health Center Engagement and Training During Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community health centers (CHCs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are critical health care access points for medically underserved areas in the United States. They also provide opportunities for residents to learn about health system challenges, including workforce shortages, social determinants of health, and health equity.

Objective

We sought to describe current obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) resident engagement and training in community health settings.

Methods

We conducted a website review and survey to identify the prevalence and types of OB-GYN resident exposure to CHCs, including FQHCs. We reviewed 241 program websites to identify community health electives or rotations. We then surveyed program administrators regarding departmental

SUBMITTER: Cheng AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6795317 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature