Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix provides a fully accredited four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, aiming to educate proficient and independent practitioners ready for various fellowship opportunities. The program focuses on caring for diverse patient populations through rigorous training and significant hands-on experience, including being part of two tertiary care centers with substantial delivery volumes.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix OB-GYN residency program's mission is to train diverse and skilled obstetrician-gynecologists, preparing them to practice independently and compete for fellowships in the community.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
9 positions each year
Program Website
Address
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Program Director
Sabrina Duarte, Valleywise Health; Evelina Mendez, SJHMC
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program recruits 9 positions each year for its four-year training, but specific details on the current residents' backgrounds, such as how many are PGY-1 MDs or DOs, or their IMG status are not detailed in the text.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum blends rigorous coursework with hands-on learning and includes extensive clinical practice, teaching, and research opportunities, focusing on caring for diverse patient populations. The program covers significant topics in obstetrics and gynecology while ensuring residents are well-prepared for independent practice and competitive fellowship programs.
Application
Applications are facilitated via ResidencyCAS. For 2024 admission, applicants must submit their complete applications by December 15, 2023. Interviews are typically held from January to March, but specific dates vary each year. Candidates will need to provide transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and other supporting materials as listed on the admissions page.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including Valleywise Health, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, which collectively handle over 7,000 deliveries per year, with both hospitals offering high-risk care and maternal transport services.
Fellowship
The program emphasizes preparing residents for competitive fellowship programs post-graduation by training excellent obstetrician-gynecologists. Specific fellowships offered may include maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecologic oncology, although detailed information on affiliated institutions is not provided explicitly in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Creighton University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program is unique for its mission to train excellent, diverse obstetrician-gynecologists capable of independent practice and leadership within the community. It provides a healthy and supportive learning environment that emphasizes care for the whole person (cura personalis).
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# of Years of Program
The residency program spans four years and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), recruiting for 9 positions each year.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allotted 3 weeks of paid time off each year, which can be carried over into subsequent years. Requests for time off must be submitted ahead of time and approved by the residency program director.