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University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series

Phillip N. Rauk, MD Associate Professor Residency Program Director. University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series. February 11, 2014. Obstetrics and Gynecology. What criteria are used to select residents or what makes a competitive applicant?.

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University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series

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  1. Phillip N. Rauk, MD Associate Professor Residency Program Director University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series February 11, 2014 Obstetrics and Gynecology

  2. What criteria are used to select residents or what makes a competitive applicant? • Must pass USMLE Step I on first attempt • Honors in Ob/GYN Clerkship is a plus and especially important in sub internships • Must do a sub internship to be competitive • Research experience is not necessary but adds to the application • Active participation in a student interest group, ACOG, or other Ob/Gyn society

  3. To be a more competitive applicant? • Research – Not important but will make a more competitive candidate • Joining ACOG is a must –This is FREE • Sub internship in MFM or Oncology

  4. A day in the life of: • Resident • Hours – Work week in our program is 62 • Call – Most programs use Night Float Rotations to reduce call burden • Doctor • Most physicians in private practice work 4 days per week with the day post call off. • Many work part-time in large practices • The OB Hospitalist is an increasing option for a practice

  5. How many years of training are required? • How long is residency – 4 years • Is a prelim year required - No • What fellowships / subspecialties can a resident go into • Oncology – 3 years • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility- 3 years • Maternal-Fetal Medicine – 3 years • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery – 3 years • Minimally Invasive Surgery– 1 year • Family Planning – 2 years

  6. To find out more about specialty • Contact • Department Head – Linda Carson (carso001@umn.edu) • Residency Director – Phillip Rauk (raukx004@umn.edu) • Clerkship Director – Tammy Pederson (peder004@umn.edu) • Recommended books, websites – ACOG, CREOG, APGO • Societies –ACOG and APGO • Journals – American J Ob Gyn, Obstet Gynecol • Student interest groups – OB/GYN at U of MN

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