SSM Health St Anthony Hospital Program

The SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital OB/GYN Residency Program in Oklahoma City aims to deliver exceptional care with compassion to patients and each other. Residents at this four-year program experience a comprehensive training encompassing various aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, including low and high-risk obstetrics, extensive gynecologic surgery, and exposure to each subspecialty.

Residents engage in quarterly simulation days, benefit from a high surgical volume that prepares them for independent work post-residency, and gain extensive exposure to private practice settings to ease their transition into professional life. Upon completing the program, residents typically pursue careers as OB/GYN generalists or advance to sub-specialty training.

Application for the OB/GYN Sub-Internship Rotation begins each January, offering a chance to engage with different clinical settings such as labor and delivery, gynecology, and outpatient clinics. Performance during the sub-internship rotation may be considered for acceptance into the Residency Program. The program, accredited by ACGME, emphasizes the importance of a rigorous training experience coupled with mentorship and support from faculty.

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital participates in the NRMP and ECFMG, accepting applications from allopathic and osteopathic medical graduates. Residency applicants must submit a complete ERAS application, including letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and official transcripts. Successful completion of USMLE/COMLEX exams on the first attempt is required.

Residents benefit from a structured curriculum with monthly journal reviews, Grand Round lectures, and rotations in various OB/GYN specialties. The program also provides residents with competitive salary and benefits, including educational resources, professional liability insurance, health, dental, vision insurance options, and paid memberships/licenses.

The diverse faculty at St. Anthony Hospital comprises professionals who are alumni of reputable medical schools and residency programs, offering residents a rich learning environment. The program's location in Midtown Oklahoma City provides residents with an affordable cost of living, cultural activities, and access to a vibrant food scene, making it an ideal place to pursue training in obstetrics and gynecology.