Objective: 
The objective of this study is to identify available iOS smartphone pelvic anatomy applications (apps) as a learning tool for the obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) postgraduate trainee.

Methods:
A list of anatomy apps was identified in the Apple iTunes store with the following exclusions: non-anatomy apps, non-human anatomy apps, male anatomy only apps, anatomy apps lacking the pelvis, apps priced greater than $50.00, apps requiring institutional/organizational access, apps only compatible with iPAD, apps functional in conjunction with a book purchase, anatomy quiz only or flashcard apps, and apps not targeted to postgraduate education level. The Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS), a mobile-health app validated scoring system was used to evaluate apps based on both objective quality (engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information) and subjective quality (willingness to pay for the app, willingness to recommend the app to others, quantified presumed usage of the app in the next 12 months, and star rating). Each variable is measured using a 1 to 5 scoring system. Other app characteristics were also documented such as app price and need for in-app purchases. Each author evaluated every app using the MARS. The authors' scores for each variable were compiled, the mean score for each component was determined to calculate the objective and the subjective score for the app along with an overall score of 10. 

Results:
There were a total of 951 apps in the iTune store using the search terms (anatomy, human anatomy, surgical anatomy, pelvic anatomy, female pelvic anatomy). After applying the exclusion criteria, a total of 32 apps were included for detailed evaluation and scoring using the MARS. By combining the objective and subjective scores for the MARS the top scorers were Complete Anatomy Platform 2020, Human Anatomy Atlas 2021: Complete 3D Human Body, and Touch Surgery: Surgical Videos.  Complete Anatomy Platform 2020 and Touch Surgery: Surgical Videos were both free however required in-app purchases. 

Conclusions: There are many pelvic anatomy apps available in the iTune store. Using a validated scoring system, we present a scored list of pelvic anatomy apps appropriate for the OBGYN trainee.

Pelvic anatomy mobile applications as a learning tool for OBGYN trainees

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