Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Missouri's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, initiated in 1954, is distinguished for its comprehensive training that combines strong clinical foundations with research and education. The program offers a rigorous curriculum emphasizing evidence-based practice and compassionate care. It is known for its wide procedural experience, with notable training opportunities in minimally invasive robotic surgeries and surgical simulations. Graduates commonly transition into both general practice and subspecialty fellowship training. The residency experience is enhanced by robust faculty support and a focus on continuous improvement through resident feedback, positioning the program as a competitive choice for prospective residents.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
Mizzou's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program does not explicitly mention any IMG-friendly policies, such as acceptance of ECFMG certification, visa sponsorship, or statistics on IMG acceptance. However, the program is fully accredited and has a robust application process that may include consideration for international medical graduates, although specific details are not provided in the available text.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 residents per year, 16 total
Program Website
Address
University of Missouri, OB/Gyn Residency Program, Pershing Hall, 909 Hitt St., Columbia, MO 65211
Program Director
Mistie Mills, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The summary of current residents is not explicitly stated in the available text. It is recommended to check directly for up-to-date information regarding the demographics and number of residents enrolled in the program.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency curriculum is clinically rigorous, emphasizing compassionate care, evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and technical proficiency. It includes simulation and real-world surgical experiences, with residents graduating with a significant amount of minimally invasive robotic surgeries.
Application
# of Locations
Residents work at various clinic and hospital locations affiliated with the program, providing broad clinical exposure.
Fellowship
Approximately one in four graduates of the OB/GYN residency at Mizzou pursue further subspecialty fellowship training. Over the past decade, graduates have been accepted into programs at prestigious institutions including CFP (Mt. Sinai), URPS (Duke, Good Samaritan), GynOnc (Brown, Mayo, UT Southwestern), MFM (University of Chicago, Oklahoma, Kansas), and REI (Penn).
Resident Life
Overview
Mizzou's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is known for its small size yet profound experience, exceptional academic emphasis on research, education, and clinical care, and its graduates' strong procedural performance in various aspects of OB/GYN practice.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 4 years, with a focus on comprehensive training and individual resident support.
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Alumni
The alumni section is not described in the provided text. It does mention that many graduates transition into full scope OB/GYN general practice, while approximately one in four focus their practice through additional subspecialty fellowship training.
Salary & Benefits
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