Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center aims to provide the highest quality education and clinical training. The program focuses on preparing residents to become strong generalists in the specialty, emphasizing a blend of community-based practice and high acuity patient care. Residents undergo progressive autonomy while learning about evidence-based care for diverse, underserved populations. The program offers both practical and academic training with technology integration.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) friendly criteria. However, it states that the residency program is composed of 16 resident physicians, and in recent years, a majority of graduates have practiced in the community while others have gone on to fellowship positions. The acceptance criteria may indirectly imply fellowship completion factors, possibly indicating openness to qualified IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
16 resident physicians.
Program Website
Address
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Program Director
Ryan Raffel, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 16 resident physicians enrolled in the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency. The majority of graduates in recent years have remained to practice in the community or pursued fellowship training, particularly in Urogynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. The residents receive exposure to a mix of urban and suburban patients and are provided with diverse clinical rotations.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum provides a well-balanced educational experience, ensuring practical and academic training balanced with supervision and progressive autonomy.
Application
The residency application must be submitted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Key deadlines include: the application deadline (exact date not specified), interview dates (not specified), and any additional materials required have not been detailed in the text. It's advisable to check the program's ERAS information for the most accurate deadlines and requirements.
# of Locations
The Department provides primary and tertiary levels of care for women in central and northern New Jersey, involving 11 full-time specialists and various voluntary attendings.
Fellowship
The residency program provides a solid foundation for future OB/GYNs with opportunities for further training in subspecialties such as Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, and Urogynecology. Recent graduates have achieved fellowship positions in Urogynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
Our residency program offers cutting edge technology, diverse clinical rotations, and a warm comradery among staff to provide unparalleled preparation for careers in medicine.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program is designed for three years of training.
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Alumni
Recent graduates have generally chosen to practice in the local community, with some pursuing fellowship positions in sub-specialty areas such as Urogynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. There's no specific geographic data or institutions mentioned for alumni placements.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers cutting edge technology, diverse clinical rotations, and a focus on evidence-based care.
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