New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program

The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medicine offers comprehensive training at the Weill Cornell Medicine campus of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Residents also rotate through the NewYork-Presbyterian campus in Queens during the four-year program. The program includes training in various subspecialties such as Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Residents have access to research opportunities and mentorship in all subspecialties.

The program features weekly conferences, including grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conference, tumor board, and simulation training through the Skills Acquisition & Innovation Laboratory (SAIL). Residents have protected time for didactic teaching weekly. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion and values applicants with diverse backgrounds and identities.

Application requirements include a completed AAMC-NRMP application, Dean's letter, medical school transcript, official USMLE scores, at least three letters of recommendation, including two OBGYN letters, and one Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE). The program does not have minimum score requirements for USMLE Steps 1 and 2 and supports J-1 visas only. US experience is not required but beneficial.

The training program spans four years with increasing responsibilities each year, robust simulation training, and rotations at both campuses. Residents benefit from a structured educational curriculum and research opportunities, culminating in the presentation of an original research project at the end of the Chief Residents' year. The program has achieved Ryan Residency Program designation in 2022.

Residents are supported in their career paths post-residency, whether pursuing generalist practice or subspecialty fellowships. Recently, residents have secured fellowships in various fields and have transitioned to generalist practice in different locations. The program provides modern housing options close to the medical center for residents' convenience.

Overall, the residency program at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medicine provides a rigorous training experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology with ample opportunities for growth, research, and preparation for future career endeavors.