Factors influencing residents' interest in gynecologic oncology fellowship.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the role of mentorship and other factors associated with obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) resident interest in pursuing a fellowship in gynecologic oncology.

Methods

A survey link was emailed to U.S. OB/GYN residency program coordinators to disperse to current residents. The 80-item survey asked about plans to pursue fellowship and influencing factors. Participants were stratified based on decision to pursue a fellowship in gynecologic oncology. Student's t-test and Mann-Whitney tests were applied.

Results

Among 236 surveyed residents, 32 (13.6%) were planning to pursue a fellowship in gynecologic oncology. There were no demographic differences favoring the choice of gynecologic oncology; however, trainees at academic programs were more

SUBMITTER: Palisoul M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6906714 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature