Pakistan has one of South Asia’s highest maternal mortality ratios, a problem exacerbated by cultural sensitivities that influence health professions education (HPE) in obstetrics and gynecology (O P < .001), while female students performed better in practical/clinical skills assessments (69.05 ± 10.39 vs 65.98 ± 10.47; P < .001). No significant differences were observed in total O P = .64). Male students performed better in written O however, overall scores were comparable. This study highlights differences in educational outcomes, which may be influenced by cultural perceptions of gender within the medical specialty.
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