Future directions for academic obstetrics and gynecology - "... through a glass, darkly...." (Charles B. Hammond's Presidential Address)(Transactions of the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society)(Transcript)

Article Abstract:

Academic obstetrics and gynecology must meet the challenges of a changing health care system if it is to remain viable. Several problems confront academic centers: cost containment and the movement toward managed care, dwindling numbers of patients, lack of funds to support expensive research, and the deficiencies of the current residency training system where all obstetric and gynecology residents are trained to do everything. Academic centers must be prepared to work collaboratively within departments to cut costs. They must become sophisticated at obtaining funds for research. They must train researchers and ensure that researchers have adequate compensation. One recommended reform would be to separate residency training into two paths. After a grounding in basic principles, doctors should proceed to train as generalist practitioners or as subspecialists and researchers.

Speeches, lectures and essays, Transcript, Hammond, Charles B.

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Changes and challenges for women in academic obstetrics and gynecology

Article Abstract:

Ideas are presented on how more women can progress through the ranks of academia in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. In 1999, more than 60% of OB/GYN residents are women and 36% of OB/GYN faculty are women. However, women only 10% of all full professors are women and very few women are heads of a department.

Demographic aspects, Educators

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Restructuring residency training in obstetrics and gynecology

Article Abstract:

Training programs for interns and residents in obstetrics and gynecology should be changed to provide more experience in primary care. Many programs may be unnecessarily long and proposals for change were first published in 1985.

Family medicine, Training, Residents (Medicine)

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