March 14, 2026 · Gynecologic oncology · DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.03.003

Noncompete agreements in job contracts: Knowledge and opinion of practicing gynecologic oncologist members of Society of Gynecologic Oncology

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The authors aimed to assess the prevalence, awareness, and attitudes of practicing gynecologic oncologists towards noncompete agreements in their employment contracts. Their survey revealed that a significant majority of respondents were subject to such clauses, with many indicating that these agreements influenced their job-seeking decisions and expressing a negative view of them. The findings suggest a need for further evaluation of the implications of noncompete clauses on physician mobility and geographic disparities in the field of gynecologic oncology.

Lindsey Finch, Vance Broach, Kara C Long, Ginger J Gardner, Ahmed Al-Niaimi, Yukio Sonoda, Nadeem R Abu-Rustum, Dennis S Chi

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