Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Welcome to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium. Launched in April 2022, the program matriculated its first class in July 2022, aiming to educate future OB/GYN physicians. The program consists of three residents each year in a four-year curriculum primarily based out of Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta and Corona Regional Medical Center. Residents are trained to address a critical shortage of OB/GYN physicians facing women in Riverside County while receiving training from faculty with diverse educational backgrounds in supportive environments.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program has recently welcomed its inaugural class and currently has a total of three residents per year in a four-year program. Although there was no explicit mention of IMG preference or acceptance rates, we can observe the general description of the program that emphasizes its mission to provide comprehensive training to future OB/GYN physicians for the community, suggesting an openness to candidates who meet qualifications. It would be prudent for IMG applicants to reach out directly for specific eligibility requirements regarding international medical degrees, ECFMG certification, or visa sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 residents per year
Program Website
Address
Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital, Parkway Suites #2 – GME, 31700 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592
Program Director
Kimberly Tustison, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has three residents enrolled in the first year (PGY-1) of their four-year training. There is a strong emphasis on resident wellness, a supportive community, and diverse training settings to prepare them for effective practice in obstetrics and gynecology.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes inpatient obstetric care, comprehensive gynecologic care in various settings, ambulatory training in private clinics, continuity clinic, and outpatient surgery, as well as sub-specialty experiences such as gynecologic oncology and maternal fetal medicine.
Application
Application process details can be found on the program's "How to Apply" page. Specific deadlines have not been provided in the current text; applicants should check that page for the latest updates.
# of Locations
Residents will primarily work at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta and Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, with some rotations in surrounding areas.
Fellowship
The program supports its residents' training and provides a curriculum that includes various subspecialty experiences such as gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology, and infertility. Opportunities for fellowships would likely be available post-residency, given the program's comprehensive training and education structure, although further details weren't explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
What makes this residency program unique? The OB/GYN residency program at UHS Southern California has a strong emphasis on resident wellness and training in multiple settings, with faculty from diverse backgrounds eager to teach residents.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The OB/GYN residency program is a four-year program that accepts three residents per year.
Housing
Details about housing options are not provided in the current text.
Alumni
Information about alumni outcomes is not provided in the current text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Emphasis on resident wellness, faculty support, training in multiple settings, and a two-month ambulatory rotation in the 4th year.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The vacation policy details are not provided in the current text; this may be outlined in the resident handbook or on a specific page related to the residency program.