Meharry Medical College Program
Obstetrics and gynecology - Nashville, TN | ACGME Code: 2204723361 | NRMP Code: 1028220C0
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program at Meharry Medical College is a four-year, fully accredited training program covering general obstetrics and gynecology, primary care, family planning, urogynecology, maternal fetal medicine, gynecological oncology/reproductive endocrinology, and infertility. The program offers three positions annually, emphasizing developing clinical skills and core competencies over the training period.
The program aims to provide an environment for excellence, nurturing residents to become physicians capable of significant contributions in medicine, education, and research. Faculty members are dedicated to offering comprehensive training and exposure to diverse patient care approaches, focusing on compassion and innovation. Residents at Meharry Medical College are encouraged to embrace scholarship, independence, and ongoing self-learning.
Eligibility requirements for applying to the program include being a graduate of an LCME-approved medical school within the last five years, passing USMLE Step 1, 2 CS, and CK exams, and citizenship or Permanent Resident status without visa sponsorship available. International Medical Graduates must also provide a valid ECFMG certificate.
The residency program at Meharry Medical College involves rotations and supervision by attending physicians, with residents assuming various responsibilities in obstetrics and gynecology throughout the training years. The curriculum includes exposure to subspecialties such as Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology, along with hands-on experience in managing complex cases.
At the completion of training, residents are well-prepared for subspecialty fellowships, clinical practices, management, research, and academic pursuits in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
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PGY1 Positions 3 ( 3, 3, 2, 3 )
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Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee
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