Nassau University Medical Center Program

The Nassau University Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program offers a rich educational experience with a focus on resident education, community service, and faculty dedication to the program's mission. The program is fully accredited, independent, and spans four years, accommodating 16 categorical residents and one preliminary resident. Affiliations with South Nassau Communities Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and Huntington Hospital enhance the diverse clinical exposure available.

Residents benefit from rotations in basic obstetrics and gynecology, subspecialties including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecology Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology, and Minimally Invasive Surgeries. Key components like formal teaching, direct clinical supervision, and gradually increasing patient responsibilities contribute to the residents becoming competent and sensitive healthcare providers.

The curriculum overview spans all four years, encompassing rotations in various specialties. Opportunities for educational enhancement include participation in Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, Morbidity and Mortality Conferences, Tumor Board presentations, and more. The program fosters a robust learning environment with daily teaching rounds, subspecialty conferences, and visiting professor lectures to bolster residents’ knowledge and skill development.

Chairman Dr. John C. Riggs leads the department with a commitment to high-quality patient care and resident education. The department boasts a capable faculty across multiple sub-specialties, a diverse patient population, and a spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services dedicated to women's health. Key program leaders such as the residency program director and administrative staff play vital roles in creating a nurturing educational atmosphere that prepares residents for future success in Obstetrics & Gynecology.