Primary and Preventive Care Program Plan and Evaluation for Implementation at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Program

After physicians complete their residency training, they are expected to prepare for board certification. In the field of obstetrics and gynecology, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. ABOG provides a list of subjects that are included in the certification examinations. The topics include a section on "Office Practice Preventive/Primary care." This section contains twenty-eight topics designated as areas that the obstetrician-gynecologist is responsible to cover. Therefore, we are proposing to focus on the educational objectives presented by the Residency Review Committee, which are included as topics for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for specialty board certification, in order to provide training in primary care to optimize patient care. This paper will provide the background and context for the proposed program. The goals and objectives to approach primary care training and implementation will be delineated. The evaluation design and dissemination plan will also be included. The paper will conclude with a summary of the proposal and broader recommendations for the primary care plan in Obstetrics and Gynecology training.Master of Public Healt