Frequently Asked Questions

Our gyn oncology, MIGS, and generalist faculty at both SMH and HH perform Robotic surgery. Our Robotic surgery volume is above average for Ob/Gyn residencies nationally. Our residents graduate ready to do robotic cases in their own practices.

Family planning volume is a strength of our institution. Residents who participate are trained and ready to perform first and second trimester medical and surgical abortions independently when they graduate. 

Our residents receive training in both vacuum - and forceps - assisted deliveries.

All residents receive training specifically geared toward passing the EMIGS exam. We have dedicated time for our laparoscopy curriculum during the ambulatory rotations. Residents receive hands-on and didactic training using the same trainers and instruments as the EMIGS exam.

Residents are given administrative time throughout their residency that can be used to work on their scholarly activities. Our research curriculum runs longitudinally over the entire four years of residency. Residents can choose to spend a portion of their elective to supplement their administrative time.

Yes, we have an Advocacy curriculum during residency didactics. We actively encourage residents to get engaged in advocacy events. Our residents have a long tradition of being involved in ACOG District II leadership and advocacy training events. Faculty and residents participate in ACOG Advocacy Days in Albany yearly. We consistently have residents and faculty participate in the Congressional Leadership Conference in DC.

Medical student learners will be present during many clinical activities. While some residents have experience in the teaching role, we have didactic sessions on teaching and giving feedback, and we provide opportunities for our residents to practice “formal teaching” such as medical school events, lectures, and grand rounds. Each intern participates in the Residents as Teachers training program run through the GME office. We expect our faculty to act as role models for teaching on the fly during clinical care so that our residents learn to offer those small moments of teaching that are so valuable to those following in their footsteps. Residents also practice giving constructive feedback, a crucial part of being an effective teacher, through completion of evaluations of faculty, peers, and students as well as through direct communication when supervising junior residents and students.

Miner Digital Library, the University of Rochester medical library provides robust electronic resources for the medical community. Residents have full access to these resources, which include: Pub Med, Ovid, Up to Date, Micromedix, Reprotox, Te Lindes, Williams, Harrison’s, and many more! Residents also have free access to bibliographic software, including RefWorks and EndNote. Training for these and other resources is available in online tutorials or live sessions with library reference staff. Institutional Zoom is available to all and has become an integral part of our clinical and educational experience. Our residents also gain access to educational and exam-prep material including SurgeryU by AAGL and TrueLearn.

We have an open-door policy in our education office. Quarterly resident assemblies are held where resident concerns or suggestions are discussed. We have Education Specialists who can work with you one-on-one to create study or learning plans. In addition, we have a Residency Support Committee to help maximize your success during your training.