Academic obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK

An investigation into the current structure of academic obstetrics and gynaecology was performed by circular to 33 departments in the UK. All departments responded. Of the 217 clinical academic staff, 32% were funded by National Health Service trusts and charities. Between 1 January 1995 and 1 January 1997, 84 posts were advertised eliciting a total of 302 applicants. Of the 73 staff that resigned over the same period, only 11 remained in academic obstetrics and gynaecology. The most commonly listed concern affecting career choice was listed as pressures from research and clinical practice.