Residency Program

Important General Information

Requirements for Ob/Gyn Residency Training

Applicants for this program must have an M.D. or D.O. degree. US graduates must have passed Step I of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and be scheduled to take Step II. Foreign medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate prior to the application receipt deadline. If a visa is required to study in the United States, the University of Florida will support only the J-1 visa. Applicants must have somatic sensation and functional use of the senses of vision, hearing, and touch. They also must have coordinated gross and fine muscular movement and stable equilibrium. In addition, they must be able to communicate effectively with patients and all members of the health care team.

Vacation and Leave

Health Science Center regulations allow three weeks of personal leave each year for all residents. A parental leave policy has been developed which is consistent with the requirements of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, each PGY 2, 3 and 4 resident is permitted to attend an extramural postgraduate course during the year at departmental expense.

2008-2009 Housestaff Stipends

Residency stipends reflect the regional average and are determined each year by Shands Hospital and the College of Medicine. They are augmented by a generous fringe benefit package including single or family medical insurance, malpractice coverage, life, and disability insurance.

The annual stipends for 2008-09 are:
PGY 1: $43,964
PGY 2: $45,277
PGY 3: $46,897
PGY 4: $48,690

Fringe Benefits

Vacation Leave	15 working days/year
Sick leave	10 working days/year
Maternity/Paternity leave	Up to 6 weeks
Meal vouchers	Provided for all call days/nights
Health Insurance	Single of family coverage with no deductible when care is provided within the Shands Hospital System
Life insurance	$50,000 term life insurance policy
Accidental death benefit	An additional $10,000
Disability insurance	Monthly benefit equal to 60% of first $3,333 monthly salary, up to a maximum of $2,000/month
Professional liability insurance	UF operates under the sovereign immunity doctring, and residents are immune from civil liability resulting from alleged acts of malpractice

Special Events

In an effort to foster camaraderie among all members of the medical, nursing, and administrative staff, the department hosts several social functions each year. During the week prior to their starting date, the new first year residents attend a special orientation program. This program provides instruction in neonatal resuscitation, reviews a core curriculum in obstetrics and gynecology, and introduces the new resident to surgical techniques through using simulation models. Orientation week concludes with a dinner hosted by the residency program director. Other social activities include the Chairman's reception following Resident Research Day in May, the annual Chief Residents' Graduation Dinner in June, and the department holiday party in December.

Resident Profile

Our residents have diverse demographic and educational backgrounds. Fourteen are female, two are male, and nine are married. Four of the present residents are members of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society.

Following graduation, approximately 25% of our residents pursue careers in academic medicine. Since 1989 the pass rate of our graduates on the written board examination has been 100% (national average 85-87%). The pass rate for our graduates taking the oral boards for the first time during this period has been 96% (national average 83-85%).

Resident Research and Teaching

Many opportunities are available for residents who elect to participate in one of the ongoing research programs in the department. Each year, in May, the department sponsors an annual Resident Research Day Symposium. Papers are presented by each resident in PGY 2 and PGY 3, and their work is discussed by a distinguished visiting professor.

Medical students at the third and fourth year levels rotate regularly through the department. The department is committed to quality education at all levels, and resident teaching of medical students is an important educational experience for both the student and resident. Residents participate in both didactic and bedside teaching sessions and assist in student evaluation.

Evaluation

Faculty evaluations of the resident’s performance are submitted to the program director after each rotation. At the end of each rotation, residents receive a written summary of their evaluations. The program director schedules three formal evaluation sessions with each resident during the course of the academic year. Promotion to the next level of responsibility is contingent upon satisfactory performance in all aspects of the educational program.

Continuing Education

The department presents a series of lectures for the residents that includes: embryology, genetics, physiology, pharmacology, medicolegal issues, medical ethics, practice management, radiation biology, and human sexuality. Each resident becomes a Junior Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Junior Fellows receive the journal, Obstetrics and Gynecology as a benefit of membership in ACOG. Residents also receive the standard obstetrics and gynecology textbooks at the onset of training and have assigned readings from the texts.

Application Process

Applications for this program should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Please include the following information with your electronic application:

==>	Your class rank, if known
==>	Your cumulative GPA (if your school uses a letter or numeric grading scale)
==>	Actual scores on USMLE Steps 1 (Required for all applicants) and 2 (if taken). If Step 2 has not been taken, please indicate when you intend to take it.
==>	Dean's Letter of Evaluation (Medical Student Performance Evaluation
==>	Letters from two faculty members, at least one of whom is an obstetrician-gynecologist.
==>	International medical graduates must have valid ECFMG certification before the application deadline.
==>	DO students who ultimately wish to practice in Florida must have already completed their AOA-required rotating internship. Our residency curriculum does not fulfill this requirement set by the Florida Board of Medicine in order to obtain an Osteopathic license in this state.

All application materials must be received by November 2, 2007. Interviews will be offered to qualified applicants beginning in early November. Interviews will conclude before Christmas.

The University of Florida Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an equal employment opportunity employer.

If you have any questions about our training program, please contact the Residency Coordinator, Mary Latham, at (352) 392-9449.

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