Strengthening Research in Academic OB/GYN Departments

Strengthening Research in Academic OB/GYN Departments
ISBN-10
0309046971
ISBN-13
9780309046978
Category
Medical
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
1992-02-01
Publisher
National Academies Press
Authors
Institute of Medicine, Committee on Research Capabilities of AcademicDepartments of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Description

Research conducted in academic departments of obstetrics and gynecology could result in substantial improvements in the health of women and the outcomes of pregnancy. Strengthening Research in Academic OB/GYN Departments determines whether such departments are capable of fulfilling this promise. The committee finds that these departments have a poor track record in their ability to compete for research funds and in the extent to which their faculty contribute to research. Adding to the problem are factors that deter OB/GYNs from a research career and a dearth of dynamic research leaders in the profession. The volume explores reasons for this situation and makes recommendations to counteract them. Also included is an agenda of needed research.

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