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

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, 2008 is November 1, 2007. The department interviews 70 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 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 lectures, anatomy labs and suture labs, and provides an opportunity for new residents to meet informally with faculty and residents already in the program. The week concludes with department and Medical 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