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Residency Training. Four years in durationRotationsObstetricsGynecologyGynecologic oncologyReproductive endocrinologyUltrasonographyPrimary care. Fellowship Training. Three years in durationFour subspecialtiesMaternal fetal medicineGynecologic oncologyReproductive endocrinologyUrogynecol
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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-1 2002 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