[Number of training positions in obstetrics and gynecology in France: results from a national survey of trainees].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate of the actual and optimal number of training positions in obstetrics and gynaecology in France.


METHODS
Between February and April 2004, we performed a survey of French trainees in obstetrics and gynecology on the available and optimal number of positions for training in their department according to the activity. We also performed a count of the trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology in France.


RESULTS
There are 817 trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology in 26 towns in France. They are trained in 177 departments, of which 55 are academic and 122 non-academics. There are 571 positions for training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 334 in academic departments and 237 in general non-academic departments. There is therefore 0.7 position per trainee in obstetrics and gynaecology. Trainees estimate that there is a need and a possibility for at least 50 more positions. There is an uneven distribution in trainees between academic departments in Paris and elsewhere in France.


CONCLUSIONS
Trainees consider possible the opening of at least 50 more training positions in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Carcopino
X
X
Association des gynécologues et obstétriciens en formation (AGOF), 9, route de la Goulée, 95510 Villers-en-Arthies. xcarco@free.fr
Bats
A S
AS
D005602:France; D006176:Gynecology / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007396:Internship and Residency; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*