Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The KUSM-W OB-GYN program is a four-year accredited residency program, established in 1971, known for its high volume of obstetric cases and deliveries, consistently ranking above the 95th percentile nationally. It trains residents with a diverse faculty in both obstetrics and gynecology, emphasizing hands-on experience in both fields.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
20 residents (5 residents at each level)
Program Website
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551 N. Hillside, Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67214
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 20 residents, with five residents at each year level. The residents engage significantly in obstetric cases and deliveries, receiving extensive training in various gynecological procedures as well.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The KUSM-W OB-GYN program is a fully approved and accredited four-year residency program that has five residents at each level for a total of 20 residents. Residents operate under the supervision of faculty in both obstetric and gynecologic cases throughout their training.
Application
The Residency Application process includes: Approximately 90% of graduating residents practice the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology, either in private or academic settings; the other 10% proceed to fellowship. There are specific deadlines mentioned but not detailed in the text provided.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at Wesley Medical Center's Labor and Delivery unit, which features 20 delivery suites and a free-standing birthing center with 21 labor and delivery suites.
Fellowship
Approximately 10% of graduating residents proceed to fellowship, but specific fellowship opportunities are not detailed in the text. There is a notable emphasis on practice in obstetrics and gynecology either in private or academic settings for the majority (90%) of graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
The OB-GYN residency program at KU School of Medicine-Wichita is the busiest in the state of Kansas, unmatched in numbers or cases and deliveries. It has been running since 1971.
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# of Years of Program
4
Housing
Details related to housing options or support during residency are not provided in the text.
Alumni
Approximately 90% of graduating residents become full-time practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, while the remaining 10% of graduates pursue fellowship training. Specific details on institutions or geographic regions are not provided here.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Approximately 90 percent of our graduating residents practice obstetrics and gynecology, with state-of-the-art delivery suites and a variety of cases.
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