Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Obstetrics and gynecology - Nashville, TN | ACGME Code: 2204721278 | NRMP Code: 1702220C0
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a comprehensive four-year residency program with six residents in each year of training. The educational experience includes clinical rotations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and affiliated sites, Friday education series, simulation training, journal clubs, and rotation-based conferences.
Residents receive training in various core areas such as low-risk obstetric care, routine postpartum care, well-woman care, family planning, perioperative care, and office gynecology. The curriculum is designed to progress residents to more subspecialty-level training and autonomy as they advance in their training. Chief residents take on the role of a junior attending in the clinic, on the floor, and in the operating room during their fourth year.
As a Ryan Residency Program, Vanderbilt emphasizes family planning and abortion training. Residents have the opportunity to participate in a family planning rotation that includes hands-on training in advanced contraception, ultrasonography, early pregnancy management, MVA/D&C/D&E procedures, and abortion provision as allowed under Tennessee law.
The residency program provides a structured clinical rotation schedule based on a lunar calendar in four-week blocks. Residents also have access to various benefits including medical insurance, retirement fund contributions, malpractice insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, scrubs, white coats, meal funds, and free parking.
Application requirements include being a graduate of an accredited US medical school or having a valid ECFMG certificate for applicants from schools outside of the US and Canada. Application materials, including the completed ERAS application, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and exam scores, must be submitted by the specified deadline for review. Interview invitations will be sent electronically through ERAS, and interviews will take place on specific dates.
Overall, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a robust clinical training experience with a focus on comprehensive education and preparation for a career in obstetrics and gynecology.
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Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee
Living in Nashville, TN
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- Pros: Rich music and cultural scene, diverse population, moderate cost of living compared to other big cities.
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