The role of gender-specific factors in the choice of specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology: results from a survey among medical students in Germany

The field of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) is facing growing competition for young professionals in Germany, with high interest rates among female graduates and a declining proportion of male students who choose residency training in the field. The aim of this study is to analyze general and ge...

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Main Authors: Riedel, Maximilian (Author) , Hennigs, André (Author) , Dobberkau, Anna Maria (Author) , Riedel, Caroline (Author) , Bugaj, Till Johannes (Author) , Nikendei, Christoph (Author) , Amann, Niklas (Author) , Karge, Anne (Author) , Eisenkolb, Gabriel (Author) , Tensil, Maria (Author) , Recker, Florian (Author) , Riedel, Fabian (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
Year: 2022, Volume: 305, Issue: 1, Pages: 129-137
ISSN:1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-021-06232-2
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-021-06232-2
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Author Notes:Maximilian Riedel, André Hennigs, Anna Maria Dobberkau, Caroline Riedel, Till Johannes Bugaj, Christoph Nikendei, Niklas Amann, Anne Karge, Gabriel Eisenkolb, Maria Tensil, Florian Recker, Fabian Riedel
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Summary:The field of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) is facing growing competition for young professionals in Germany, with high interest rates among female graduates and a declining proportion of male students who choose residency training in the field. The aim of this study is to analyze general and gender-dependent factors that influence the decision for or against specialty training in OB/GYN among medical students in Germany.
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ISSN:1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-021-06232-2