Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract Objective We sought to determine the impact of preclinical exposure (shadowing) to labor and delivery (L&D) on medical students' perceptions of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). Study Design We administered a written survey to rising third-year medical s...
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| author | Sarah Dotters-Katz Alexis Panzer Matthew Givens Marcela Smid Alice Chuang |
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Objective We sought to determine the impact of preclinical exposure (shadowing) to labor and delivery (L&D) on medical students' perceptions of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN).
Study Design We administered a written survey to rising third-year medical students at a single center prior to any clerkship. We described motivation/deterrents for shadowing among students, and experiences/perceptions of those students who shadowed.
Results In total, 119/136 (86%) students completed the survey. Of those, 29% participated in shadowing on L&D. Participating students were more likely to be female (79 vs. 21%; p < 0.01) and in their first year (85%). Ninety-one percent participated because they wanted more exposure to OB/GYN, whereas only 53% they were interested in OB/GYN. Students who did not shadow indicated not having enough time as the main reason. After participation, 82% had more perspective on OB/GYN than prior to shadowing. Ninety-seven percent felt that the experience was worthwhile; 62% stated based on their experience that they were likely to consider a career in OB/GYN. All students who participated stated that they would opt to shadow again if given the opportunity.
Conclusion Students who have L&D shadowing exposure report very positive experiences and express desire for increased opportunities. OB/GYN departments may consider increasing availability of L&D shadowing opportunities for preclinical medical students. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1aabacd686a24a1a82ae5529522990242022-12-22T02:43:53ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.American Journal of Perinatology Reports2157-69982157-70052018-04-010802e64e6710.1055/s-0038-1641723Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and GynecologySarah Dotters-Katz0Alexis Panzer1Matthew Givens2Marcela Smid3Alice Chuang4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University, Durham, North CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina Medical School, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UtahDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAbstract Objective We sought to determine the impact of preclinical exposure (shadowing) to labor and delivery (L&D) on medical students' perceptions of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). Study Design We administered a written survey to rising third-year medical students at a single center prior to any clerkship. We described motivation/deterrents for shadowing among students, and experiences/perceptions of those students who shadowed. Results In total, 119/136 (86%) students completed the survey. Of those, 29% participated in shadowing on L&D. Participating students were more likely to be female (79 vs. 21%; p < 0.01) and in their first year (85%). Ninety-one percent participated because they wanted more exposure to OB/GYN, whereas only 53% they were interested in OB/GYN. Students who did not shadow indicated not having enough time as the main reason. After participation, 82% had more perspective on OB/GYN than prior to shadowing. Ninety-seven percent felt that the experience was worthwhile; 62% stated based on their experience that they were likely to consider a career in OB/GYN. All students who participated stated that they would opt to shadow again if given the opportunity. Conclusion Students who have L&D shadowing exposure report very positive experiences and express desire for increased opportunities. OB/GYN departments may consider increasing availability of L&D shadowing opportunities for preclinical medical students.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1641723labor and deliverypreclinical exposureshadowobstetrics |
| spellingShingle | Sarah Dotters-Katz Alexis Panzer Matthew Givens Marcela Smid Alice Chuang Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology American Journal of Perinatology Reports labor and delivery preclinical exposure shadow obstetrics |
| title | Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title_full | Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title_fullStr | Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title_short | Preclinical Labor-and-Delivery Shadowing: The Impact on Medical Students' Perceptions of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title_sort | preclinical labor and delivery shadowing the impact on medical students perceptions of obstetrics and gynecology |
| topic | labor and delivery preclinical exposure shadow obstetrics |
| url | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1641723 |
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