Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The OBGYN Residency Program at Hackensack University Medical Center is an ACGME accredited residency program offering a comprehensive four-year training in Obstetrics & Gynecology. It focuses on an innovative curriculum designed to promote experiential learning in a state-of-the-art hospital, integrating team-based learning and clinical simulations. Comprising 16 categorical positions, the program emphasizes a culture of patient safety and interdisciplinary patient care, targeting residents who are motivated, eager to learn, and committed to excellence.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The OBGYN Residency Program at Hackensack University Medical Center does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness in the provided content. However, it is an ACGME accredited program and does not list any restrictions pertaining to International Medical Graduates.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
16 categorical resident positions
Program Website
Address
Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
Program Director
Shelley Saber, MD FACOG IBCLC
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 16 PGY-1 positions filled by MD graduates from U.S. or international medical schools.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
An innovative curriculum that enhances experiential learning, promotes patient safety, and encourages interdisciplinary approaches to care. Residents are fully integrated into their educational experiences and are involved in shaping their training through constant feedback and active participation.
Application
For the residency application, candidates should apply through the ERAS system. The application deadline is usually in mid-November for the following year's residency, and interviews are typically conducted in December and January. Additional application materials may include letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a CV.
# of Locations
The program is based at the Donna M. Sanzari Women's Hospital, which is part of a larger medical campus that includes several other facilities.
Fellowship
The residency program offers fellowship opportunities following graduation. Although specific fellowships are not detailed in the provided text, it includes various clinical divisions such as Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, which likely leads to fellowship options in those specialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at Hackensack University Medical Center emphasizes a unique curriculum that integrates team-based learning and clinical simulations within a state-of-the-art hospital environment.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 Years
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Alumni
Alumni from this program have pursued a variety of fellowships and practices, including specialties in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, primarily working in New Jersey and surrounding areas, often returning to Hackensack University Medical Center or affiliated institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are allocated four weeks of paid vacation annually, which can be taken throughout the year. Any unused vacation days typically do not carry over to the next year and must be scheduled in advance with consideration of residency obligations.