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Introduction to Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Introduction to Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Shelly Holmstr öm, MD Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida. Residency Training. Four years in duration Rotations Obstetrics Gynecology Gynecologic oncology Reproductive endocrinology

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Introduction to Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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  1. Introduction to Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology Shelly Holmström, MD Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida

  2. Residency Training • Four years in duration • Rotations • Obstetrics • Gynecology • Gynecologic oncology • Reproductive endocrinology • Ultrasonography • Primary care

  3. Fellowship Training • Three years in duration • Four subspecialties • Maternal fetal medicine • Gynecologic oncology • Reproductive endocrinology • Urogynecology/pelvic reconstructive surgery

  4. Board Certification • Written examination • Taken last week in June of fourth year of residency • Must pass to sit for oral examination • Oral examination • Collect “cases” in office practice, obstetrics and gynecology • Submit cases for review • Exam taken in Dallas, TX in November, December or January • Three hour test • Half is standardized scenarios

  5. Practice Patterns

  6. NRMP Statistics PGY-12002 2003 Number of positions 1130 1151 Number of U.S. seniors applying 920 828 Number of total applicants 1389 1367 Positions per U.S. senior 1.2 1.4 Positions per total applicants 0.8 0.8 Positions filled, U.S. seniors (%) 850(75.2) 786(68.3) Positions filled, total applicants (%) 1067 (94.4) 1050 (91.2) Number of unfilled positions 63 101

  7. Private Practice • Typical work week • 41 to 60 hrs • 85 patient contacts (80% office, 20% inpt) • 80% of patients are 15 to 45 years old • 70% patients receive all or most of their care from an ob/gyn

  8. Private Practice • Typical day in the life of an ob/gyn 7:30 to 9 AM Surgery/hospital rounds 9 to 11:30 AM Office hours 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Surgery/lunch 1:30 to 5 PM Office hours 5 to 6 PM Telephone calls, hospital rounds, administrative duties Greatest flexibility

  9. Academic Practice • Responsibilities • Teach medical students and residents • Direct patient care • Research (basic science or clinical) • Administration

  10. Public and Community Health • City, county or state level • Planners, consultants or administrators in health agencies • Federal level • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Indian Health Service • National Health Service Corps

  11. Health Maintenance Organizations • Work exclusively for a health care delivery system • Salaried position with set hours and responsibilities • Delineated work schedule • May offer more balanced lifestyle

  12. Pursuing a residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology • Where do you want to live? • What type of program do you want? • What are your career goals and lifestyle preferences after residency?

  13. Selecting an Advisor • Same field you plan to enter • Established faculty member • Strong commitment to student education • Flexible schedule

  14. Meetings with Advisor Year Approximate Purpose Deadline 3rd March-May Select advisor; plan 4th yr curriculum 4th July Preliminary list of programs August Review draft of ERAS & personal statement; identify faculty to write letters of recommendation Late September Final list of programs, final draft of ERAS and personal statement November Plan interview schedule Late Jan-early Feb Review interview experience Early-mid Feb Prepare/submit final rank list

  15. Obtaining Information • APGO Directory of Residencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology • www.apgo.org • Graduate Medical Education Directory • AMA • FRIEDA (www.ama-assn.org) • Advisors, mentors • Residents in ob/gyn at USF

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