Military Ob/Gyn Residency Programs
MILITARY OB/GYN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS:
San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC):
4th year Medical Student Director: Dr. G. Donald Royster
E-mail:
Phone: (210) 916-5335
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr. Larissa Weir
E-mail:
Phone: (210) 916-6006
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
6 TOTAL - 3 ARMY / 3 AIR FORCE
Overview:
The rotation at SAMMC is a 4-week elective where students will have the opportunity to rotate through two separate sub-internships. Choices for sub-internships include maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology/female pelvic floor and reconstruction, labor and delivery nights, labor and delivery days, and benign gynecology/minimally invasive surgery. Students are required to give one formal presentation and take three in-house, overnight, labor and delivery calls during their rotation. Formal interviews will be grouped so students will have the opportunity to interview with the program director, associate program director, clerkship coordinator, as well as two additional staff and a resident on a single day. Interview days generally take place twice a month, July-October. For specific dates, please contact Dr. Royster.
To sign up for a rotation at SAMMC, please contact Dr. Royster with your preferred dates and top 3 choices for rotations. You will also need to contact the GME department at SAMMC for formal scheduling of your elective rotation and in processing requirements. They simply need to know you want to rotate through the Ob/GYN department and that you have clearance for access to patient records (this may take up to 30 days so please plan ahead). The breakdown of the rotation will be done within the department. The GME office requires all requests to be made by email at .
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC):
4th year Medical Student Director: Dr. Amanda Owens
E-mail:
Phone: 301-400-2687
Director of Clinical Clerkships: Dr. Katie Shvartsman
E-mail:
Phone: (301) 295-6009
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr.Scott Petersen
E-mail:
Phone: (301) 295-6860
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
5 TOTAL – 2 ARMY / 2 NAVY / 1 AIR FORCE
Overview:
WRNMMC hosts a tri-service residency program and welcomes 4th year HPSP and USUHS medical students to participate in a 4-week elective. Students have the opportunity to rotate through the following specialties: maternal fetal medicine (MFM), reproductive endocrinology infertility (REI), urogynecology (URO), gynecologic oncology (GYN ONC), minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Students can do all 4 weeks on a single service or can opt for a “split” rotation with 2 weeks on 2 different sub-specialties.
During the rotation, students are required to give a formal presentation (limited to 7 minutes; 10 slides), as well as take 2 overnight calls on labor and delivery (1 weekday, 1 weekend). Formal interviews will be conducted during the rotation and students will be notified of the interview date upon arrival. A personal statement, CV and photo will be requested prior to the interview.
To request a rotation, please email Dr. Amanda Owens at the email address listed above. You will be sent a letter requesting required information to set up your rotation.
If you are unable to rotate at WRNMMC, but have a genuine interest in learning more about our program and applying for a residency position, you are strongly encouraged to set up an interview. To schedule an interview please contact Dr. Amanda Owens and she will send you the dates of our interview schedule. Interviews take place on Thursday mornings approximately twice a month (July through October).
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center:
4th year Medical Student Coordinator: Tami Sjostrom
E-mail:
Phone: (757) 953-3230
4th year Medical Student Director: Dr. Andrew Thagard
E-mail:
Phone: (757) 953-4296
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr. Jay Allard
E-mail:
Phone: (757) 953-4351
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
5-6 TOTAL: 3 NAVY / 3 AIR FORCE
Overview:
Fourth year medical students have the opportunity to rotate on Routine Ob,
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, General Gynecology, Urogynecology, Gyn Oncology and
Reproductive Endocrinology. Students may choose to spend 2 or 4 weeks on any
given rotation.
Formal interviews (there will be two of them) will be conducted during the rotation and students will be notified of the interview dates upon arrival. A personal statement, CV and current photo will be requested prior to the interview.
If you do not intend to rotate or can’t rotate with us but would still like to interview, please let Mrs. Sjostrom know and she will get you scheduled for interview, either in person or over the phone. There are many options for housing, just let Mrs. Sjostrom know and she can assist you.
San Diego Naval Medical Center:
USU Clerkship/ Post Clerkship Coordinator: Ms. Tina Schmitz
E-mail:
Phone: (619) 532-9369
4th year Medical Student Coordinator (HPSP/HSCP): Dr. John Richard
E-mail:
Phone: (619) 532-7020
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr. Maureen Farrell
E-mail:
Phone: (619) 532-5895
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
5 NAVY
Overview:
San Diego Ob/Gyn department offers 2- and 4-week clerkships in Comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology, Benign Gynecologic Surgery, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Reproductive Endocrinology.
Please contact Clerkship Coordinator to request rotations and for additional information regarding each individual clerkship and information regarding base housing options.
Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC):
4th year Medical Student Coordinator: Ms. Valerie SchattillyE-mail: hone: (253) 968-0325Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr. Ryan HeitmannE-mail: hone: (253) 968-0325Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service: 4 ARMYOverview:The rotation at MAMC is traditionally a 4-week elective where students will have the opportunity to rotate through variety of sub-specialties coordinated with the program coordinator and program director. The choices currently offered are as follows with the comprising team:• Labor and delivery nights: Rotating staff, R4, R2, and R1 (also rotating ED intern)• Labor and delivery days: Rotating staff, R4, R2, and R1• Benign gynecology/minimally invasive surgery: Rotating staff, R4 and R2 (occasional R1)• Acute gynecology (triage): Rotating staff, R2 (occasional R1, also rotating TY intern)• Reproductive Endocrinology: Staff, R3 (occasional R1)• Gynecologic Oncology: Staff, R3 (occasional R1)• Urogynecology/female pelvic floor and reconstruction: Staff, R3Students are not required to give a formal presentation but are more than welcome to give a short presentation while on their respective service. Students are assigned a staff and resident mentor during their rotation time period. All calls are in-house with the labor and delivery service. A single day interview will be scheduled during the last part of the rotation with the interview committee.To sign-up for a MAMC rotation, please contact Ms. Valerie Schattilly (program coordinator) with possible dates and rotation preferences to start.
Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC):
4th year Medical Student Coordinator: Dr. James D Ferguson
E-mail:
Phone: (808) 577-7626 (p)
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr. Gary Levy
E-mail:
Phone: (808) 433-1815
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
4 ARMY
Overview:
Tripler Army Medical Center offers a variety of four-week electives. Our mission is to train and mentor the next generation of Army Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
We currently offer the following:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Core Obstetrics
- General Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation
- Urogynecology;
- Maternal Fetal Medicine; and
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).
Students
Upon arrival, students will have a staff mentor assigned to them to help promote a positive experience. During the rotation, students are required to give a formal 15-minute presentation. Formal interviews are normally conducted on the presentation day. Two additional calls will be taken as well as the opportunity to take a week of night float.
To request a rotation or if you have additional questions, please contact Dr. James Ferguson.
If you are unable to rotate at TAMC but are interested in applying to program or would like additional information, please contact Ms. Sandy Kekawa ().
WOMACK Army Medical Center:
4th year Medical Student Coordinator: Dawn Harrison
E-mail:
Phone: (910) 907-6670
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Dr. Jason Parker
E-mail:
Phone: (910) 907-6670
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
3 ARMY
Overview:
Internships: Due to military downsizing, only 4th year medical student graduates with a U.S. military obligation (HPSP, USUHS, ROTC) may apply to the Army First Year of Graduate Medical Education (FYGME). Applicants are required to apply through the Medical Education FYGME Branch, Falls Church VA, in addition to applying to the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). For more detailed information on applying for FYGME, contact the Medical Education Office, FGYME Branch, Falls Church VA, 1-800-793-5970.
Criteria for selection include academic performance in medical school, USMLE scores, letters of recommendation, demonstrated interest in the military service, leadership potential, and physical, mental and moral fitness.
As senior medical students, the department offers 4-week electives including: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Endocrine-Infertility, Gynecology Oncology and Gynecology Surgery. During these electives, students will be allowed to function as sub-interns.
Educational meetings occur each morning. Before conference, senior medical students are expected to round on their service. Conferences are given by faculty and senior residents and cover the breadth of obstetric and gynecologic topics. Labor and Delivery board sign-out occurs each morning after conference and is attended by faculty who lead discussions about management and other pertinent issues.
Interviews will be conducted the last Wednesday of your rotation. You will interview with staff physicians as well as residents this usually is an entire afternoon. Please don’t make travel arrangements on this day.
On post housing arrangements can be made at Airborne Inn: 910-396-7700 and the Landmark Inn: 910-495-1215.
Wright Patterson Medical Center:
4th year Medical Student Coordinator: Stephanie Adkins
E-mail:
Phone: (937) 522-2665
Ob/Gyn Residency Program Director: Nancy Lo, Lt Col, USAF
E-mail:
Phone: (937) 522-2665
Estimated number of available residency spots broken down by service:
6 TOTAL - 3 AIR FORCE / 3 CIVILIAN
Overview:
The MS4 rotation is an integrated rotation with Wright-Patterson Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital, our civilian hospital, where 75% of the residency occurs. The rotation consists of two weeks at WPMC and two weeks at MVH. While at WPMC, the student will take part in a collection of cases which will encompass General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology and Gynecology Oncology. The two weeks at MVH will consist of one week of Night Float, when the student will work with the 2nd year resident in the Perinatal ICU and antepartum service, and then one week of Gynecology Oncology, which incorporates clinic and surgical cases. Uniform of the day is required while rotating at the base, while civilian attire is expected at MVH.
Didactic training occurs on Wednesday mornings, when all residents meet at MVH, and daily conference is per the routine of the specific service.
MVH is approximately 20 minutes away from the base so a vehicle is necessary.
There are two set interview days while at WPMC so please contact the program coordinator for those dates.
If any MS3 or MS4 has any questions, feel free to email Ms. Stephanie Adkins.
On-base lodging is offered at the Air Force Inn (which is located across the street from the Wright-Patterson hospital), and can be arranged by calling: Commercial: (937) 257-3810 / DSN: 787-3810.
Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center (Nellis, AFB):
Graduate Medical Education Coordinators:
Jean Storey, Capt, USAF
Email:
Phone: (602)-821-0244
Catharine Giani, Capt, USAF
E-mail:
Phone: (310)-561-6611
Ob/Gyn Program Director: Carla Torres, LtCol, USAF
E-mail:
Phone: (702)-653-2257
Estimated number of available residency spots for 2019 broken down by service:
6 TOTAL - 2 AIR FORCE / 4 CIVILIAN
Overview:
The MS4 rotation is a combined rotation with Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center (MOFMC), University Medical Center (UMC) and Sunrise Hospital. The majority of the residency training will occur at UMC and Sunrise Hospital as part of the new combined program with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The rotation consists of two weeks at MOFMC and two weeks at UMC. The student will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clinics, labor and delivery units, and operating rooms that encompass General Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Minimally Invasive Surgery. You will have the opportunity to tour the facilities at Sunrise Hospital as well. The uniform of the day is required while rotating at the base, while civilian business attire is expected at UMC and Sunrise Hospital.
Students will attend academic lectures and simulations every Friday morning at UMC.
UMC and Sunrise are located approximately 15 miles from Nellis Air Force Base and students must provide personal transportation to commute to these facilities.
Interviews with residency staff will be incorporated into the students' schedule at MOFMC.
Prospective students with any questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jean Storey or Dr. Catharine Giani.