What influences medical students to pursue careers in obstetrics and gynecology?

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that influence medical students to choose of obstetrics/gynecology as a career specialty.

Study Design: A Web-based survey of medical students was conducted that included demographics, desire to enter the obstetrics and gynecology specialty, factors that influence selection of the obstetrics and gynecology specialty, perceptions about the obstetrics and gynecology specialty, and incidents of encouragement and discouragement toward entering the obstetrics and gynecology specialty. Analysis included parametric and nonparametric testing.