Student intentions to pursue obstetrics and gynecology training and practice in underserved areas.

We believe this is the first comparative study conducted among US medical school graduates to explore the association of sociodemographic factors and medical school experiences with intent to practice in underserved areas within obstetrics and gynecology. We found that race/ethnicity, sex, debt, and medical school experiences were associated with intention to both practice in obstetrics and gynecology and underserved areas. Specifically, respondents who identified as non-Hispanic Black/African American and Hispanic were significantly more likely to state intention to pursue obstetrics and gynecology and practice in underserved areas. Given the association with higher levels of debt, targeted financial education could maximize student utilization of financial incentive programs and assist in navigating the financial feasibility of career options. This, in turn, may increase the number of students planning to practice in underserved communities.