Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Self-perceived Competency Regarding Female Pelvic Medicine and Surgery: An Internetbased Cross-sectional Survey

Background: the aim of our study was to assess factors associated with residents’ perceived competency regarding female pelvic medicine and reconstruction surgery (fpmrs). methods: we conducted an internet-based cross-sectional survey. obstetrics and gynecology residents’ self-perceived competence in clinical skills for management of pelvic floor disorders were questioned. competency in different aspects was analyzed concerning the availability of fellowship-trained professor, rotation, and fellowship training program. results: 1168 residents of four levels of residency participated in this study. 760 (65.06 %) of residents were not trained by a fellowship-trained attendant. of 409 (35.01%) responders who were trained by board-certified fellowship, 334 had fpmrs rotation in their residency program. senior residents were significantly more confident than residents in the first and second years. 695 (59.50 %) of residents reported participating in the pelvic floor surgeries; however, only 15.3 % were served as primary surgeons. where pelvic floor education had been provided by a fellowship-trained attendant, more perceived competency was evident in all fields of clinical skills except performance as primary surgeon and management of emergency cases. among residents trained by board-certified fpmrs attendants, there were no significant differences regarding fpmrs rotation or fellowship training programs. 88.69 % of residents declared that a comprehensive course in the field of fpmrs is needed in the residency curriculum. conclusion: this study demonstrates that being trained by boardcertified fpmrs attendants has significant effect on residents’ self-perceived competency. residency education was not compromised by fellowship training program.