Professional activity and experience after a residency training program in ObGyn: A 10‐year analysis

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AbstractObjectiveTo describe the profile and professional trajectory of the obstetrics and gynecology (ObGyn) graduates over the past decade, at a referral university hospital.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted, utilizing a survey that targeted graduates of the ObGyn residency program from the last decade, asking about demographics, medical undergraduate, residency details, post‐residency trajectory, satisfaction levels, and social media usage. A descriptive analysis was performed. Comparative analyses, including gender‐based differences, were assessed using chi‐squared or Fisher exact tests (P < 0.05).ResultsAmong 126 graduates, 84 agreed to participate (66.67%), predominantly comprising females with an average age of 33 years. Most identified themselves as white. The majority had pursued their undergraduate studies at the same institution (78.6%) and subsequently acquired specialized titles in ObGyn from the national society. Most of them were employed in both public and private sectors (71.08%). Male graduates held the majority of medical shifts in obstetrics. A significant gender‐based salary discrepancy was noted, favoring males. More than half of the professionals utilized social media for work‐related purposes. Many expressed the necessity for supplementary education beyond public health, particularly career management.ConclusionThe findings highlight a predominance of female and white individuals among the graduates. Overall, graduates expressed contentment with their education and professional engagements. A gender‐based income disparity was identified, favoring male graduates. Studies like this can provide insights for improving medical residency education.