Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Welcome to the Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program at Carilion Clinic! Established in 1977, this residency program is located in Roanoke, VA. It offers comprehensive training in obstetrics and gynecology at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a large tertiary/quaternary care facility. The program emphasizes mentorship and prepares residents to practice independently with a strong focus on surgical training, including laparoscopic, vaginal, and robotic procedures.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech Carilion Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program does not explicitly mention an IMG-friendly policy, but it is implied they accept International Medical Graduates (IMG) as the residency offers comprehensive training in a diverse patient population. Also, they emphasize mentorship and teaching, which are beneficial for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not provided
Program Website
Address
1906 Belleview Avenue, Medical Education Building, 2nd Floor, Roanoke, VA 24014, United States
Program Director
Lauren Nelson, M.D.
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes comprehensive gynecologic surgery training, which covers laparoscopic, vaginal, and robotic approaches. The program features a two-year repeating didactic curriculum that incorporates problem-based learning, simulation, and research.
Application
# of Locations
Residents work at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and possibly other affiliated locations.
Fellowship
The residency program provides exposure to various subspecialties and comprehensive training that prepares residents for fellowships after graduation. The specific fellowships pursued by recent graduates are not detailed, but residents may have opportunities within the Virginia Tech Carilion network.
Resident Life
Overview
The Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program located at Carilion Clinic is unique due to its comprehensive training at a large, tertiary/quaternary hospital, its affiliation with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and the diverse patient population and subspecialties training available to residents.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans four years, beginning with the first year (PGY-1) and progressing to PGY-4.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive gynecologic surgery training that includes laparoscopic, vaginal and robotic approaches, mentorship, teaching, clinical experiences, and research.
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