The program is designed to adequately prepare the resident for practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology, subspecialty fellowship, or an academic career. The department has a substantial commitment to teaching and research. Residents are appointed to the teaching staff of the School of Medicine and participate actively in the medical student teaching program. All residents receive four weeks of vacation per year. Health and disability insurance, uniforms, uniform laundry, and on-call rooms are provided.
Parking is also available for a modest monthly fee.
Completed applications and credentials received before November 10 are reviewed by the Education Sub-Committee for selection of candidates to be invited for formal interviews. Formal interviews are conducted by invitation only. Interview dates are in December and January. During the rotation on medicine, the resident rotates through various medical clinics. On the Gynecology rotation, the resident handles basic gynecology and also performs minor surgeries including Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilizations, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, and Dilatation and Curettage.