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Characteristics of Credentialing Authorities for Robotic Gynecologic Surgery in Alabama (n=15)
| Professional Role of Credentialing Authority | ||
| Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 10 | 67% |
| Chair of Robotic Surgery Committee | 4 | 27% |
| Chair of General Surgery | 1 | 7% |
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| Robotic Credentialing Policies | ||
| Policy for practicing physicians obtaining privileges | 15 | 100% |
| Separate policy for newly graduated physicians | 9 | 60% |
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| Hospital Hiring | ||
| Hired newly graduated physicians with robotic training | 6 | 40% |
