First Year Post-MD (PGY-1)
The intern year engages residents in team-based care, our culture of safety, and provides experiences in the fundamentals of obstetrics and gynecology in outpatient and inpatient settings. Rotations include: Labor and Delivery, Night Float, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Perinatal Evaluation Center (OB Triage), OB Ultrasound, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Continuity Clinic, SICU, and Emergency Medicine. For several months at the start of the year, interns also have protected time to participate in weekly intern specific didactic sessions - "Intern Summer School sessions" that foster a smooth transition into residency.
Second Year Post-MD (PGY-2)
PGY2 residents gain competency in all aspects of basic obstetrics and gynecology under the supervision of senior residents and faculty. Additionally, residents have opportunities to spend more time in the operating room to gain proficiency in open and minimally invasive surgical techniques and get early exposure to additional subspecialties. Rotations include: Labor and Delivery, Night Float, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, PEACE (Complex Family Planning), VA Women's Health, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology.
Third Year Post-MD (PGY-3)
PGY-3 training emphasizes enhanced independence and leadership. With the support of sub-specialty fellows, PGY-3 residents act as Chief Resident on Postpartum, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Gynecologic Oncology services. As senior residents, there is increased autonomy in more complex clinical scenarios including acting as first-call for Ob/Gyn emergencies at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Rotations include: Labor and Delivery, Night Float, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Penn Presbyterian Gynecology (MIGS), and Continuity Clinic. Residents may use an Elective month to focus on research, pursue training opportunities off-site, enroll in a Penn residency-affiliated training opportunity (Healthcare Leadership in Quality, Global Health, etc.) or engage in global health opportunities such as the Botswana UPenn Partnership.
Fourth Year Post-MD (PGY-4)
Each PGY-4 resident manages team-based care as Chief Resident on the following clinical services: Labor and Delivery, Night Float, Gynecology, and Ambulatory Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology. An additional Elective month allows senior residents in-depth experiences in areas of interest. PGY-4 residents act as junior attendings with an emphasis on honing skills in teaching, leadership, and self-reflective lifelong learning. This year also includes formal retreats, trainings, and leadership opportunities.