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Obstetrics-Gynecology

Obstetrics-gynecology (OB-GYN) focuses on the treatment for women's health, menopause, infertility, obstetrics, genetics, gynecology and urogynecology, adolescent gynecology, gynecologic oncology and reproductive conditions. Virtually every aspect of women's reproductive health is managed by this specialty.

Sample Four-Year Residency Program
PGY-1

OB receiving (OB-ER)
Clinic
Obstetric ward
Delivery suite
OB receiving/ L&D back-up (house officer I)
Gynecology
Medicine
Obstetrical anesthesia
ER

2 months
2 months
2 months
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month

PGY-2

Delivery suite
Urogynecology
Gynecologic oncology
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
OB receiving (OB ER)
Obstetric ward
Critical care (surgical intensive care)

2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months
1 month
1 month

PGY-3

External rotation (Hattiesburg or Tupelo)
Urogynecology
Obstetric ward
Gynecology
Consult/OB ER back-up (house officer I)

4 months
2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months

PGY-4

Obstetrics/delivery suite
Gynecology
Gynecologic oncology
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Night float
Outpatient clinic

2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months
2 months