Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The OB/GYN Residency Program at Ascension Sacred Heart is a fully accredited four-year training program aimed at educating residents in obstetrics and gynecology. Established in 1964 and sponsored by the University of Florida, the residency prepares residents for full-scope practice and subspecialty training. The program emphasizes personal instruction and quality patient care within a community-based setting. It includes diverse rotations through subspecialties such as maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology, enabling residents to acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills in women's healthcare.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program appears to be IMG-friendly as it accepts graduates from a diverse range of medical schools across the US and represents numerous medical schools, though specific statistics on IMG acceptance are not mentioned. It may also be inferred that international medical graduates are seen in the residency based on the description of diversity in the resident cohort.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
The OB/GYN residency program has five categorical residents at each level, totaling 20 residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Ascension Sacred Heart, 5151 N. Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
Program Director
Kadee Kennedy Roddy
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently includes five residents at each level, with a total of 20 categorical residents enrolled in the program. This cohort embodies a range of backgrounds, contributing to the diverse and strong resident community focused on providing high-quality patient care.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The purpose of the four-year training program is to educate residents on the entire breadth of obstetrics and gynecology, fostering a lifelong commitment to women's healthcare, including rotations through all subspecialties such as maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, and infertility.
Application
To apply for the OB/GYN residency, candidates should visit the application page on the program's website. Specific deadlines were not provided, but typical residency deadlines apply. Applicants need to submit necessary documents as outlined in the application section of the website. Additional materials may include letters of recommendation, personal statements, and transcripts.
# of Locations
5
Fellowship
Recent graduates of this program have opportunities for subspecialty training in areas such as maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology, as well as positions in community care. The program emphasizes preparing residents for a general practice in obstetrics and gynecology but also highlights pathways in subspecialty training through fellowships.
Resident Life
Overview
The program has been in existence since 1964, originating as a community-based residency program and evolving into today’s University of Florida sponsored program, providing close interaction among all residents and faculty due to its smaller size.
On Call Schedule
Residents have a well-structured on-call schedule to ensure they gain necessary experience while also having adequate time for rest and recovery.
# of Years of Program
4
Housing
The residency program provides no specific details regarding housing support or stipends. Residents may need to seek accommodation options independently near the hospital.
Alumni
Alumni from the OB/GYN residency program typically pursue various fellowships, subspecialty training, or enter into private practice. Common subspecialties pursued by graduates include maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology. Many alumni practice in locations across the Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama regions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid vacations, a yearly CME allowance, and a research stipend.
PGY-1 Salary
63978
Vacation
Residents are allocated time off for vacation; however, specific details regarding the total number of days or carryover policies for unused vacation days were not detailed.