Review

How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review.

Volume: 24 Number: 73 August 10, 2025
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How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review.

Abstract

Objective: Globalization and increased workforce mobility have led to a rise in international medical professionals. While healthcare needs vary across societies, core competencies for specialist doctors within their respective fields may exhibit similarities. This systematic review examined global variations in obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) curricula to inform strategies for enhancing training and improving patient outcomes. Methods: We searched the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Education Resources Information Center databases up to July 3, 2024, using the keywords postgraduate education, postgraduate medical education, residency and gynecology and obstetrics, gynecology, or obstetrics. Results: Out of 3850 studies, four articles were selected based on selection criteria. While the length and structure of training in obstetrics and gynecology varies from country to country, the common goal is to train physicians who can perform their work safely and independently. Reduced working hours in current residency programs may hinder trainees' ability to master the expanded range of clinical skills required of modern physicians. Alternative training settings like workshops, short courses, and eLearning modules are being implemented to address this. While rotations are offered in most programs, their implementation was not documented. A common weakness across curricula is the lack of detailed information regarding assessment methods. While rotations are offered in most programs, their implementation remains undocumented. Factors such as the health system, the scope and reach of screening programs, religion, and technical development play a significant role in shaping curriculum requirements. OBGYN training should be adapted to the specific needs of each country.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medical Education

Journal Section

Review

Early Pub Date

August 1, 2025

Publication Date

August 10, 2025

Submission Date

December 31, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 24 Number: 73

APA
Osmanlıoğlu, Ş., & Budakoğlu, I. İ. (2025). How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 24(73), 48-56. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1610566
AMA
1.Osmanlıoğlu Ş, Budakoğlu Iİ. How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2025;24(73):48-56. doi:10.25282/ted.1610566
Chicago
Osmanlıoğlu, Şeyma, and Işıl İrem Budakoğlu. 2025. “How Are We Training Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Around the World? A Systematic Review”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 24 (73): 48-56. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1610566.
EndNote
Osmanlıoğlu Ş, Budakoğlu Iİ (August 1, 2025) How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 24 73 48–56.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Osmanlıoğlu and I. İ. Budakoğlu, “How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review”., Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 24, no. 73, pp. 48–56, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.25282/ted.1610566.
ISNAD
Osmanlıoğlu, Şeyma - Budakoğlu, Işıl İrem. “How Are We Training Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Around the World? A Systematic Review”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 24/73 (August 1, 2025): 48-56. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1610566.
JAMA
1.Osmanlıoğlu Ş, Budakoğlu Iİ. How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2025;24:48–56.
MLA
Osmanlıoğlu, Şeyma, and Işıl İrem Budakoğlu. “How Are We Training Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Around the World? A Systematic Review”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 24, no. 73, Aug. 2025, pp. 48-56, doi:10.25282/ted.1610566.
Vancouver
1.Şeyma Osmanlıoğlu, Işıl İrem Budakoğlu. How are we training obstetrics and gynecology residents around the world? A systematic review. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2025 Aug. 1;24(73):48-56. doi:10.25282/ted.1610566