Rutgers Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Program

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, in partnership with Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, offers a comprehensive postgraduate medical education training experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology, related sub-specialties, primary, and ambulatory care. The program is fully accredited by the ACGME through the Residency Review Committee for Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The program's unique feature includes utilizing two training sites: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, a community hospital, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, University Hospital. This combination provides a rich training experience referred to as a Communiversity Program, offering a blend of community and university training settings.

Residents benefit from exposure to private subspecialty training in various disciplines with growing surgical sub-specialties. The program also features a state-of-the-art Simulation Center and a varied rotational experience that covers ICU, Breast, Ultrasound, Ambulatory Surgery, Elective, and Research. Rotation at University Hospital offers experiences in general obstetrical and benign gynecological cases, sub-specialty disciplines, and family planning.

The program aims to educate and train residents to be proficient healthcare providers for women across their life stages. They focus on developing residents' clinical and surgical skills, ethical conduct, leadership, and desire for lifelong learning. The program selects ten residents at each level of postgraduate training.

Application to the program involves submitting materials through ERAS, including USMLE or COMLEX scores, official transcripts, a Dean's letter, and letters of recommendation. The deadline for application submission is typically November 1st, with formal interview sessions conducted from November through January.

The program offers competitive salaries and benefits, including meal allowances, vacation time, healthcare insurance for residents and their families, educational allowances, and free parking.

The curriculum spans the four-year training period, covering rotations in various sub-specialties, outpatient care, surgical skills, and emergency scenarios. Residents also benefit from a robust resident wellness program and have access to counseling and support services.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center hosts the Northeastern Simulation Center, offering training programs and simulations to enhance team performance, communication, and clinical skills. The center provides various courses geared towards obstetrical crisis management, medical education, and in-situ training for residents and healthcare professionals.

The annual SimWARS competition, part of the Northeastern Interprofessional SimWARS Symposium, provides an engaging platform for clinical teams to compete in simulated patient scenarios, fostering teamwork, communication, and critical decision-making skills.

The program strives to produce well-rounded OB/GYN physicians who are equipped to provide top-quality care, conduct research, and contribute positively to the medical community.

(Note: This summary is based on the available information from the program website. Individual residency experience may vary.)