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OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY . The residency choice for YOU !. “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places, you’re off and away! You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!” - Dr. Seuss.
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OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY The residency choice for YOU !
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places,you’re off and away!You have brains in your head,you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!”- Dr. Seuss
Obstetrics & Gynaecology It’s fast-paced! It’s exciting! It’s hands on!
There is a NEED…. 380 pregnancies/minute 1600 maternal deaths/day worldwide Advances in human reproductive technology Increasing number of preterm deliveries Advances in surgical procedures An aging population and new concepts in hormone therapy
It’s REWARDING... Patient/Family-Centered Care Important Life Events Health Care Through Life Cycle Public Education Preventive Medicine
Lots of OPPORTUNITY... Fewer Family Physicians are doing OB Job Opportunities across Canada Residency Positions Nation-Wide You will be in demand!
Triumphs in Obs/Gyn! Ultrasound Oral Contraceptive Pill, HRT Oxytocic Drugs Laparoscopic Surgical Advances Reproductive Technologies
We are cool because... We are a unique specialty combining medical and surgical skills to address women’s health care issues during the entire reproductive life cycle
You will have variety... In one day you could spend time doing: Promotion of women’s health issues Labour and delivery Ambulatory clinics Contraceptive, or menopause counseling Surgical procedures in the operating room Laboratory or clinical research Ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology Reproductive technologies like IVF …
Residency – Will I Survive? Flexible Calls: 1/4 - 1/7 Strict adherence to union guidelines Clinical and Research Training Maternity/Paternity Leave Good camaraderie across the country FUN is always to be had ! ! !
“CONCERNS” Lifestyle MALES - ? Endangered Species Ethical Dilemmas Technology - Friend or Foe ?
LIFESTYLE … you dictate it. # 1 or # 2 concern “On Call ” even as a staff Easier with 12 hour shifts in many centers Sign outwhen off call Maternity / Paternity Leave Type of Practice Location
MALES- an Endangered Species ? It’s not gender, it’s attitude! Being a good gynecologist is NOT determined at birth Communication Empathy Skilled surgically None of these criteria are specific to males OR females! Many centers are 50%+ males
Beyond Residency Multitude of Practice Opportunities Nation-Wide Community Academic Private Group Research Teaching . . .
Beyond Residency Several Subspecialties: Gynaecologic Oncology Maternal Fetal Medicine Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Urogynaecology and Pelvic Surgery Pediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Minimally Invasive Surgery
If You’re Interested In... An Exciting Specialty Satisfying Patient/Family - Centred Care Variety Challenging
If You’re Interested In... Lots of Future…. OPPORTUNITIES ! Flexibility in Practice Type and Location Lifestyle
Share the MAGIC! Proud parents Susan and Mike welcome the arrival of Liam James. Born at 11:23 pm December 18. Liam weighed 8 pounds,2 ounces. Also thrilled are grandparents and big sister, Sarah. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses who helped in Liam’s delivery!
Contact your local SOGC Junior Member resident representative There are two in the Obstetrics residency program at your school Contact the SOGC jpoirier@sogc.com - Janie heads the Medical student and resident programs Talk to any Obstetrics resident or staff They’d be happy to help out! Questions?