Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Carle Foundation Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency is a robust program based in a large community hospital with university affiliations. It offers a comprehensive training experience in women's healthcare, emphasizing clinical competencies, effective communication, and life-long learning. The program is characterized by accessible faculty, diverse patient populations, and unique research opportunities, including ties to the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Carle Foundation Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program accepts applications from U.S. and international medical school graduates. International applicants can apply for J1 visa sponsorship. Hence, the program is IMG-friendly.
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Program Website
Address
Carle Foundation Hospital, 611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Program Director
Elsa Whitmore, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently houses a total of 10 PGY-1 residents, including both MD and DO graduates.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program has a robust curriculum with exposure to all specialty and subspecialty areas in obstetrics and gynecology. The curriculum progresses through four years with specific rotations and exposure in various areas like Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and more.
Application
The Carle Foundation Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must submit a complete application including a CV, MPSE, letters of recommendation, personal statement, medical school transcript, and USMLE scores. For international applicants, only J1 visas are accepted. Additionally, applicants should possess excellent skills in both verbal and written English. Final decisions regarding interviews are made after review of all applications. For further inquiries, contact OB_Gyn@Carle.com or call (217) 326-1272.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations throughout central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas.
Fellowship
The program trains residents in comprehensive women's healthcare, including opportunities for subspecialty training, as well as research activities. There is an opportunity for residents to pursue further training in Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery after graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
The Carle Foundation Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is a large community hospital training program with university affiliation, providing access to experienced subspecialist faculty in a culturally diverse college town in Illinois.
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# of Years of Program
The program is a four-year residency program, starting from PGY-1 to PGY-4.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program aims to train competent, culturally sensitive, well-balanced, compassionate, and innovative physicians dedicated to comprehensive women’s health.
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