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Does the Degree Matter? MD and DO Students Who Match Into OB/GYN Report Different Experiences in US Undergraduate Medical Education.

Fei CaiSarah SantiagoElizabeth SouthworthAlyssa Stephenson-FamyEmily E FayEileen Y WangR Nicholas Burns
Published in: Journal of graduate medical education (2023)
MD students matched to US OB/GYN residency programs reported longer clerkship and more home sub-internships, while DO students reported more hands-on experiences. Despite reporting similar confidence in knowledge and skills, DO students felt less prepared for internship.
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