Medical Student Special Interest Group in Obstetrics & Gynecology
The medical student special interest group in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine hosts a number of events to expose students to the field. These include clinical shadowing experiences such as the popular “Watch-a-Birth” program as well as events targeting students interested in research, simulation, advocacy, or professional development. Details can be found on our OB/GYN calendar.
Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Medical Student Educational Objectives
APGO has developed educational objectives for medical students completing their clerkships in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Companion videos are available to help medical students become proficient in the topics outlined in the educational objectives. View all of the Medical Student Objectives Videos on the APGO YouTube Channel.
Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Clerkship Survival Guide
The Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) publishes a Clerkship Survival Guide with helpful information to successfully navigate the Core Clinical Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (ACOG) Student Membership
ACOG offers free medical student membership to students interested in reproductive health. Members receive ACOG's educational resource materials (practice bulletins, committee opinions, journal articles, etc.) at no cost. Medical students are also able to attend certain ACOG-sponsored meetings free of charge. For more information please visit AGOG.
Visiting Student Resources
Visiting Student Application Information
Information can be found here: for visiting students from accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools.
Alliance for Minority Physicians Visiting Clerkship Program Application Information
Our program offers 4th year medical students the opportunity to participate in the Penn Visiting Clerkship Program for Students Underrepresented in Medicine. The program offers students the opportunity to interact closely with residents and faculty mentors, engage with our URIM trainees and faculty across the health system, and meet with program leaders. For more information and the application process, use this link: Penn URIM Visiting Clerkship Program