Reproductive endocrinology and infertility exposure and medical student interest in obstetrics and gynecology specialty: a narrative review.

IF 2.8 3区医学 Q2 GENETICS & HEREDITY

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Pub Date : 2026-09-28 DOI:10.1007/s10815-026-04042-6

Shannon Wasley, Navid Esfandiari

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Abstract

Clinical rotations and clerkship experiences during medical school, including Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), play a significant role in shaping specialty choice. Reproductive medicine is becoming an increasingly important component of women's health with advances in assisted reproductive technologies, fertility preservation, and infertility care. Despite these developments, exposure to Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) during medical education remains inconsistent, potentially limiting awareness of this evolving subspecialty. This review synthesizes the available literature on REI educational experiences, mentorship initiatives, and clinical exposure during medical school and their association with student interest in OBGYN and reproductive medicine careers. Available evidence suggests that structured REI curricula, clinical experiences, and mentorship are associated with greater student knowledge, awareness of career pathways, and interest in reproductive medicine. Although the evidence remains limited, expanding REI exposure may broaden awareness of the diversity of the field of OBGYN and has the potential to strengthen recruitment into reproductive medicine.

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生殖内分泌学和不孕症暴露与医学生对妇产科专业的兴趣：叙述性回顾。

医学院期间的临床轮转和实习经历，包括妇产科（OBGYN），在塑造专业选择方面发挥着重要作用。随着辅助生殖技术、生育能力保存和不孕症护理的进步，生殖医学正在成为妇女健康日益重要的组成部分。尽管有这些发展，在医学教育中接触生殖内分泌和不孕症（REI）仍然不一致，潜在地限制了对这一不断发展的亚专业的认识。本综述综合了有关REI教育经历、导师倡议和医学院临床接触及其与学生对妇产科和生殖医学职业兴趣的关系的现有文献。现有证据表明，结构化的REI课程、临床经验和指导与更高的学生知识、职业道路意识和对生殖医学的兴趣有关。尽管证据仍然有限，但扩大REI的接触可能会扩大对妇产科领域多样性的认识，并有可能加强生殖医学的招聘。

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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

5.70

自引率

9.70%

发文量

286

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics publishes cellular, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic discoveries advancing our understanding of the biology and underlying mechanisms from gametogenesis to offspring health. Special emphasis is placed on the practice and evolution of assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs) with reference to the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting fertility. Our goal is to educate our readership in the translation of basic and clinical discoveries made from human or relevant animal models to the safe and efficacious practice of human ARTs. The scientific rigor and ethical standards embraced by the JARG editorial team ensures a broad international base of expertise guiding the marriage of contemporary clinical research paradigms with basic science discovery. JARG publishes original papers, minireviews, case reports, and opinion pieces often combined into special topic issues that will educate clinicians and scientists with interests in the mechanisms of human development that bear on the treatment of infertility and emerging innovations in human ARTs. The guiding principles of male and female reproductive health impacting pre- and post-conceptional viability and developmental potential are emphasized within the purview of human reproductive health in current and future generations of our species. The journal is published in cooperation with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, an organization of more than 8,000 physicians, researchers, nurses, technicians and other professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive biology.