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Program Requirements for Graduation

The education and training requirements for OB/GYN are set by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and include the following:

  • Graduation from an approved medical school
  • Completion of an OB/GYN residency program (minimum 48 months) that is accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
  • Rotations divided between obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, family planning and ultrasonography
  • Experience in primary and preventive care role for the equivalent of at least six months of the residency, including:
     
    • inpatient and ambulatory care
    • diagnosis and management of breast disease and lower urinary tract dysfunction
    • performance and interpretation of diagnostic pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound
  • Increase in patient responsibility with each year of training
  • Maintenance of procedural activity log during residency training
  • Research project and presentation at Annual Chief Resident Research Day
  • Achieve FLS or EMIGS certification