Our primary objectives are to determine the cumulative retention of Ob/Gyns since the inception of the Ghana post-graduate Ob/Gyn programs, to determine the demographic and practice characteristics of all Ob/Gyns who have been trained, and to compare the geographic distribution of Ob/Gyns throughout Ghana between 2010 when a prior study was conducted and the current practice locations of all graduates in 2017.
Cross-sectional, Quantitative Investigation SETTING: Fieldwork for this study was conducted in Ghana between June 21, 2017, and August 20, 2017.
A roster of certified Ob/Gyns, year certified, and email contact information was obtained from the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, a roster of practice locations was obtained from Ghana Medical Board.
retention of Ob/Gyns, geographic distribution of providers, and comparison of geographic spread between 2010 and 2017 practice locations RESULTS: Significant geographic spread and increase in in-country medical programs have occurred over the seven-year period. In recent years, Ob/Gyn certifications through the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons have significantly increased.
The establishment of the GCPS created a national certification opportunity that made Ob/Gyn certification more accessible. This provides a cadre of certified Ob/Gyns that can be trained and retained in low-income settings, and allows for long term commitment in multiple relevant sectors that may serve to establish a comprehensive obstetric and gynecology capacity beyond urban centers.

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