Medical practices of past graduates from one obstetric/gynecologic training program.
BACKGROUND
We sought to assess the practice patterns of former obstetric-gynecologic residents and to solicit their opinions regarding their educational experience and its clinical relevance to primary care.


METHODS
In response to a Residency Review Committee mandate regarding past residents, a questionnaire was sent to all graduates from our residency program over a 17-year period (1979 to 1995).


RESULTS
Of the 90 subjects who received the survey, 86 responded. Their ages ranged from 29 years to 49 years; 79 were married and 7 were single. Of the 75 in clinical practice, 71 practiced both obstetrics and gynecology and 13 had subspecialized. Most of the respondents (77/80) practiced in the mid-South. Of all graduates, 93% routinely provided primary care. In rating 20 major resident education categories, respondents gave high grades to training in surgically related areas. Only 4% rated their experience as fair or poor in the operative categories.


CONCLUSIONS
Our graduates indicate satisfaction with their training, and their practices include primary care.
Morrison
J C
JC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216-4505, USA.
Cowan
B D
BD
Hampton
H L
HL
Morton
H H
HH
Martin
J N
JN
McGehee
R P
RP
D000328:Adult; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009774:Obstetrics; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires