Recruitment and retention into obstetrics and gynaecology: the influencing factors

Abstract

The number of UK trained medical students entering obstetrics and gynaecology has fallen dramatically in recent years. Reasons for this are multifactorial, but consultation of the views of over 1500 undergraduates and postgraduates identified concerns over work–life balance, medical litigation and poor undergraduate experience. These negative perceptions need addressing to improve recruitment and to re-emphasize the key attractions of the specialty.