More than 6,800 babies are delivered each year by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, placing Christiana Care among the top U.S. hospital systems in annual number of births. The large number of deliveries and the extensive and varied volume of gynecologic surgery assure exposure to the entire spectrum of obstetrics and gynecological processes and pathology. To find out more about Christiana Care Residency Programs' Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, continue reading or click on any of the following listings to go directly to that topic. The four-year Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency offered by Christiana Care Residency Programs is an accredited, independent program, preparing residents to practice as obstetricians, gynecologists and consultants. The rigorous academic program, conference schedule, practical experience and regular feedback also prepare residents to successfully compete for fellowship opportunities.
Residents rotate in both inpatient and outpatient obstetrics and gynecology.
Residents gain extensive experience in both normal and abnormal obstetrics and general gynecology. Resident call is generally every fourth night. Residents learn all the basic colposcopic techniques, including colposcopy, biopsies, LEEP procedures and laser surgery. Multicenter study opportunities exist with both the Gynecologic Oncology Group and Gynecologic Studies Group. Reproductive Endocrinology is active in assisted reproductive technology and evaluation and treatment of male and female infertility problems.