Medical practices of past graduates from one obstetric/gynecologic training program

Background. We sought to assess the practice patterns of former obstetric-g ynecologic residents and to solicit their opinions regarding their educatio nal experience and its clinical relevance to primary care. Method. In response to a Residency Review Committee mandate regarding past residents, a questionnaire was sent to all graduates from our residency pro gram over a 17-year period (1979 to 1995). Results. Of the 90 subjects who received the survey, 86 responded. Their ag es ranged from 29 years to 49 years; 79 were married and 7 were single. Of the 75 in clinical practice, 71 practiced both obstetrics and gynecology an d 13 had subspecialized. Most of the respondents (77/80) practiced in the m id-South. Of all graduates, 93% routinely provided primary care. In rating 20 major resident education categories, respondents gave high grades to tra ining in surgically related areas. Only 4% rated their experience as fair o r poor in the operative categories. Conclusion. Our graduates indicate satisfaction with their training, and th eir practices include primary care.