Mission Statement          

The Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program of the Medical College of Georgia is an institutional leader in resident education. It provides the environment in which residents will master the principles of obstetrics and gynecology. The residency program will prepare its graduates to practice independently, act as expert consultants in their medical community, enter subspecialty training or academic medicine. The residents act as teachers of, and role models for, the physicians of the future. The residency is committed to excellence, education and compassion.

 

The Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia Health Center is a four-year progressive program. The program is accepting four residents per year.  All first year (PGY1) appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program.

The goals of the residency are as follows:

• To provide a sound educational experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology and the related disciplines.

• To prepare residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology for board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• To prepare residents to act as primary care providers for women and consultants to non-obstetrician and gynecologist health care providers.

• To prepare residents to act as team leaders in the provision of health care.

• To expose residents to an academic and clinical environment enabling them to make career choices in clinical medicine, academic medicine, or subspecialization.

The resident functions as an important part of both the health care and education teams in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia Health Center.

The residency program is conducted primarily at  The Medical College of Georgia Health Center.  The obstetrics delivery rate is approximately 1,800 deliveries per year with an adequate number and variety of gynecologic procedures and problems. All major sub-specialties are represented at the Medical College of Georgia Health Center: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology. 

Application Procedure

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), available to medical students through their respective Dean's Offices.  The department begins to accept applications through the ERAS beginning September 1 and ending November 30 of each year.        

Georgia Law requires that a Pre-Employment Drug Screen Request Form be signed before an applicant can be considered for employment.  The testing is done at no expense to the individual and is performed during the orientation session in June before the start of the first year.  A nationwide background check and finger printing will also be required.  During the interview process, any questions regarding the state law will be answered.

Three letters are required for a completed application:

• A letter from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of your medical school, preferably from a senior faculty member or chairman.

• A letter from one or more other faculty members or staff members who have special knowledge of your skills. If you prefer, all three may originate in your obstetrics and gynecology department.

• Dean's letter and transcript is required.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology accepts foreign medical graduates provided the following requirements are met:

• must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; or

• have a green card; or 

• have a J1 visa - H-1B visas are not accepted for housestaff  positions

• must have some medical experience in the United States

It is the applicant's responsibility to be certain that their application is complete.  Please be certain that your address and telephone number are current and please let us know the most convenient times you can be reached by telephone.

You will be notified if you have been selected for an interview. We participate in the NRMP.

Four Year Training Program

First Year (PGY1): The purpose of the first year is to broaden the education of the new graduate in related disciplines and to give a foundation in normal obstetrics and gynecology.  Rotations include: obstetrics, gynecologic oncology, emergency room, ultrasound, Family medicine, general gynecology and surgical skills laboratory.  Each of these are conducted at Medical College of Georgia Health Center.

Beginning the first year of residency, continuity of care clinics for individual residents are scheduled.  Four years of continuous patient care is maintained by the same resident with faculty supervision.  The clinics are continued through the different clinical rotations.

 

Second Year (PGY2): Broadens the education of the resident in normal and abnormal obstetrics and gynecology.  The resident assumes increasing responsibility for service duties in addition to care of the individual patient.  Rotations include: obstetrics, oncology, night float,  Elective/Research and reproductive-endocrinology/genetics.

 

Third Year (PGY3): The third year is an important year in the transition to the chief year; during this year the resident assumes increasing responsibility in the management of more complex clinical management and greatly expands their surgical experience. They also will continue to reinforce their basic education in obstetrics and gynecology.  Rotations include: High risk OB, night float, gynecology, urogynecology and university hospital OR procedures. 

 

Fourth Year (PGY4): Completes the basic education in obstetrics and gynecology and prepares the physician to act as a consultant to non-obstetricians and gynecologists.  Residents assume more teaching responsibility for both junior residents and medical students.  A senior resident is peer selected as Administrative Chief Resident each year.  Rotations include: obstetrics, night float, gynecology,oncology and university hospital OR procedures.

General Residency Information

Call Schedule

During residency, average call frequency is 3 nights per month. On call meals and sleeping quarters are provided at the Medical College of Georgia Health Center.

Salary and Benefits 2008-2009

• PGY1            $44,051.00

• PGY2            $45,181.00

• PGY3            $46,461.00

• PGY4            $48,520.00

Please refer to the housestaff manual for policies on moonlighting.

Each resident is allowed three full weeks (15 working days) of vacation each year. Vacation time is not accumulated from year to year.   Additional  time may be allowed to attend meetings or courses. 

Residents are entitled to sick leave up to 14 days.  Up to 21 days may be carried over from year to year. 

Additional resident benefits include malpractice insurance, group life insurance and book allowance.  Dental insurance, health insurance for the resident and family and additional life insurance are available at a small cost.  Presentations at regional and national meetings are fully supported.

Other General Information

Recent changes in the Special Requirements for Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology published by the Residency Review Committee have been integrated into resident rotations. We are fully compliant and endorse the duty hour requirements set forth by the ACGME.

Every Friday morning is set aside as a day for Resident Teaching Series.  

Inquiries should be addressed to Kathy Kline, Residency Program Coordinator, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 Fifteenth Street, BA-7300, Augusta, Georgia, 30912-3300, or email inquiries to kkline@mail.mcg.edu.