Determinants of women's choice of their obstetrician and gynecologist provider in the UAE.

Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate women's priorities and preferences in selecting their obstetrician and gynecologist in a non-Western society.

Methods: Consecutive sample of 508 patients attending the obstetric and gynecologic services of AL-Ain Hospital; AL-Ain; United Arab Emirates during 4 months was recruited. Participants were interviewed by using a structured 26-item questionnaire administered by means of face-to-face interview within 24 h of admission in the ward or before consultation in the outpatient clinic.

Women's perceptions of and experiences with medical student involvement in outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care in the United Arab Emirates.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the experiences, satisfaction, and comfort of women with medical student participation in outpatient care during obstetric and gynecology clerkships.

Study Design: A consecutive sample of 303 women who attended the clinic were interviewed before consultation; a structured questionnaire was used.

Results: Two hundred sixty-four women (87.