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Internally Filled Fellowship Positions in Obstetrics and Gynecology Before and After 2020.

Hannah D McLaughlin, Monica J Janke, Shitanshu Uppal, Celeste Roberts, Bryan Aaron, Ryan J Spencer, Jean H Siedel, Christopher X Hong

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Hannah D McLaughlinDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Monica J JankeDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Shitanshu UppalDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Celeste RobertsDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Bryan AaronDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Ryan J SpencerDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Jean H SiedelDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Christopher X HongDivision of Gynecologic Oncology and the Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, and Undergraduate Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the proportion of internally filled obstetrics and gynecology fellowship positions before and after 2020.

methodsThis is a retrospective cohort study of filled training positions within obstetrics and gynecology fellowships to measure the likelihood of internally filled positions compared with externally filled positions 3 years before (2017-2019) and after (2020-2022) the transition to virtual interviews. All positions within gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery were included and divided into two match year cohorts. The primary outcome was proportion of internally filled positions. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression assessed the marginal effects of time on the type of filled position.

resultsA total of 1,910 filled positions were identified (gynecologic oncology n=453, maternal-fetal medicine n=805, reproductive endocrinology and infertility n=340, urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery n=312), with 21.4% filled internally (409/1,910). Proportions were similar before and after 2020 (21.3% [190/892] vs 21.5% [219/1,018],

conclusionDespite the widespread use of virtual interviews, the proportion of internally filled fellowship positions was similar before and after 2020 for all subspecialties, combined, and when assessed individually. This information provides reassurance to program directors and upcoming applicants that the interview format change has not affected internally filled positions.

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