Reproductive endocrinology and infertility exposure and medical student interest in obstetrics and gynecology specialty: a narrative review.

Clinical rotations and clerkship experiences during medical school, including Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), play a significant role in shaping specialty choice. Reproductive medicine is becoming an increasingly important component of women's health with advances in assisted reproductive technologies, fertility preservation, and infertility care. Despite these developments, exposure to Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) during medical education remains inconsistent, potentially limiting awareness of this evolving subspecialty. This review synthesizes the available literature on REI educational experiences, mentorship initiatives, and clinical exposure during medical school and their association with student interest in OBGYN and reproductive medicine careers. Available evidence suggests that structured REI curricula, clinical experiences, and mentorship are associated with greater student knowledge, awareness of career pathways, and interest in reproductive medicine. Although the evidence remains limited, expanding REI exposure may broaden awareness of the diversity of the field of OBGYN and has the potential to strengthen recruitment into reproductive medicine.