Residents meet with the Program Director at least twice per year for review of their progress. Training The first year of training includes five months of primary care training and five months of basic obstetrics and gynecology with experiences in ultrasonography, one month of surgical intensive care and one month of emergency medicine. The second and third years provide experiences in both obstetrics and gynecology with an emphasis on the principles of sound obstetrical and gynecological care, as well as primary health care for women. Residents assume increasing responsibility for managing the care of patients under the supervision of senior residents and attending physicians. Rotations in gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, and reproductive endocrinology provide introductions to these subspecialties.
Residents receive experience in maternal-fetal evaluation through advanced monitoring techniques.
Daily rounds with the perinatal team provide residents with insight into maternal, fetal, and newborn complications. During gynecologic rotations, residents are trained in a variety of special diagnostic and therapeutic techniques specific to gynecologic practice. While the fundamentals of good medical-surgical practice are further stressed, specialized experience is acquired in the use of radiation sources and chemotherapy to treat gynecologic cancer, as well as in the diagnostic evaluation of the urinary tract, the evaluation of the infertile couple, and the investigation and treatment of gynecologic endocrine disorders. Residents at this level are assigned to the various services as chief resident. This year prepares the individual for practice and completes the requirements for Board certification.