Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at Maimonides Medical Center is designed to train residents in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. With a diverse patient population and exposure to a wide array of clinical situations, residents are well-prepared for future practice or further specialization. The program prides itself on providing comprehensive training through hands-on experience, academic support, and access to specialized fellowships. The environment fosters both personal and professional growth, ensuring that graduates emerge as competent and confident providers.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly provide information about IMG-friendliness. However, it accepts both J1 and H1 visas, and emphasizes considering the applicant profile as a whole, including but not limited to USMLE scores and clinical experience. This could suggest a level of openness to IMGs, but specific acceptance rates or numbers of IMG residents were not mentioned.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
7 residents per year. In addition, there is one fellow per year for each of the three fellowships.
Program Website
Address
4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Program Director
Kathleen Morrell, MD, MPH
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Current Residents
Overview
Maimonides Medical Center trains a total of 7 residents each year in the OB/GYN program. The program highlights a diverse resident cohort that reflects a mix of cultural backgrounds and clinical experiences, contributing to a rich learning environment.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
PGY 1- 16 weeks OB, 18 weeks GYN, 8 weeks Night Float, 2 weeks SONO-Simulation, 2 weeks ED, 2 weeks Outpatient OBGYN Subspecialties clinic. PGY 2- 8 weeks antepartum, 12 weeks GYN, 2 weeks GYN subspecialties, 8 weeks night float, 4 weeks family planning, 4 weeks REI, 2 weeks research, 4 weeks SICU, 4 weeks outpatient antepartum. PGY 3- 8 weeks OB, 12 weeks GYN, 12 weeks Night Float, 4 weeks outpatient Antepartum, 4 weeks Family Planning, 2 weeks research, 2 weeks GYN/ Breast elective. PGY 4- 8 weeks OB, 20 weeks GYN, 4 weeks Night Float, 8 weeks GynOnc, 8 weeks UroGyn. Each academic year includes 4 weeks of vacation, taken in 1 or 2-week blocks based on resident preferences. Night Float system covers Sunday through Thursday nights. Calls are overnight Friday night, Saturday 24-hour, or Sunday day. Those on-call Saturday have Friday off as their pre-call day. Monday mornings are dedicated educational time for all residents. Residents present recent cases, journal clubs, tumor boards, chair rounds, case based lectures and Morbidity & Mortality conferences. Once per quarter we focus the half-day on optimizing resident wellness through meditation techniques, fun activities, massages, and other aspects of personal wellness.
Application
Applications can be submitted this fall thru the ResidencyCAS system at https://residencycas.liaisoncas.com/applicant/. Three letters of recommendation are required, and both J1 and H1 visas are accepted. A passing step 3 result is required by match day for H1 visa eligibility. No minimum score requirements but attempts are considered. We do not require US clinical experience but it is favorable. Preference for recent graduates, but those five years out with experience may be considered. Applications are accepted through ERAS only and no pre-matches are offered.
# of Locations
1
Fellowship
Maimonides Medical Center offers several fellowships: Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Fellowship, Gynonc Fellowship, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship. Residents have gone on to various leading institutions including the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital for subspecialties and advanced training in their respective fields.
Resident Life
Overview
Maimonides boasts a long history of training excellence. Our graduates have gone on to careers in all the OB/GYN subspecialties, as well as general academic and private practices. We are particularly proud of our Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship and training, our Ryan Program in Family Planning, our Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship. Many graduates still practice at Maimonides, which is a testament to the type of workplace we are and the care we give our patients.
On Call Schedule
Overnight Friday night, Saturday 24-hour, or Sunday day. Those on-call Saturday have Friday off as their pre-call day. Night Float system covers Sunday through Thursday nights.
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Alumni of the program have pursued fellowships and careers in leading institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and many others.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Available funding for conferences, books, and testing fees; Certified Simulation Center with monthly resident sessions; Ryan Program Family Planning Rotation; Research blocks in 2nd and 3rd years.
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Vacation
Each academic year includes 4 weeks of vacation, taken in 1 or 2-week blocks based on resident preferences. Night Float system covers Sunday through Thursday nights. Calls are overnight Friday, Saturday 24-hour, or Sunday day. Call schedules allow for an educational block on Monday mornings.