Thank you for your interest in the residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at Rush University Medical Center.

Rush Medical College was chartered in 1837. Soon thereafter Rush Medical College founding President Daniel Brainard selected John Evans to teach Obstetrics and Gynecology on the first Rush Faculty. In 1879 Dr William Heath Byford founded the first separate department of gynecology at Rush and Rush faculty became the midwest's leaders in gynecologic surgery. The two departments of obstetrics and gynecology were joined together again after Dr. Byfords death. Training of medical students in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology was established and grew during this time period. Rush University was a leading force in the education of medical students in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

In 1954, the Rush Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training program received its residency accreditation for the first time. Since then the program has graduated over 400 residents, of which approximately 300 are currently actively practicing. This program has had a long tradition of producing physicians to provide state-of-the art healthcare to women in this country by the careful training of our residents.

The objective of this four-year residency program is to develop competent clinical and surgical skills and enhance the vital roles of preventive and primary care in the management of patients. Residents gain extensive experience in the diagnosis, management and treatment of obstetrical and gynecological problems. They are well prepared to enter into private practice or a subspecialty fellowship. Although the program is demanding and stimulating, it also fosters and encourages camaraderie between the residents and attending staff.

The program accepts six residents per year. All applications must use the electronic residency application system (ERAS®) to apply for our residency program. The deadline for completed applications for residents entering in July, 2010 is November 1, 2009. The department interviews 80 to 100 applicants. The interview process includes a day with ample opportunity to interact with other residents and attending staff. The final selection and ranking is an open process conducted by attending staff as well as residents at all levels. Residents are selected from around the country, lending diversity and contrast to the program, and are selected wholly on their individual merit. The ist of medical schools represented from our current and former residents over the last ten years can be found here. The final rank list is sent to the NRMP for their matching process.

All first-year residents must complete a one-week orientation prior to the commencement of the residency. GENESIS, a nationally recognized new-resident orientation program, helps residents become familiar with their new environment and responsibilities. The program includes didactic lectures, hands-on simulation labs as well as surgical workshops. This provides an opportunity for new residents to meet informally with faculty and residents already in the program. The week concludes with department and Hospital orientations.

For general information about residency and fellowship programs at Rush refer to the Graduate Medical Education section.

For more information contact:

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 942-6610
Fax: (312) 942-6606

Xavier Pombar, DO Director, Residency Program

Robin L. Jones, MD Associate Director, Residency Program