You could train anywhere in the United States; there are many good residency programs, but none quite like Tulane.
The Tulane Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology offers a unique combination of educational innovation, exposure to a broad patient population, research excellence, career advancement, and preparation for lifelong learning. For these reasons, some have called Tulane "the best-kept secret" in residency training programs.
In Obstetrics & Gynecology, the resident needs dexterity, practical deductive reasoning, a sharp intellect, and compassion. Many programs teach most of these skills. Our program at Tulane teaches all of them. Our residents are not only outstanding clinicians and surgeons, but also excellent educators and dedicated supporters of their patients. The Tulane Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology challenges residents to reach their highest potential in all aspects of the field. Read More
Goals for the four year program.
- An analytic approach to diagnosing and managing problems in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Technical skills to give surgical expertise at completion of the program
- An appreciation for chronic illnesses in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and their care
- The assimilate scientific evidence and apply it to all medical decisions
- Information technology to access on-line medical information
- The practice of ethical standards in all patient care endeavors
- Improvement and quality of care by not only assessing one's clinical performance, but by being an example for those around them.
Tulane's broad patient population and award-winning teaching faculty are the strengths of our program. The variety in disease severity, types of conditions, and most importantly, the range of patient backgrounds provide an ideal environment for developing exceptional clinicians. The program seeks individuals with strong ethical principles - those who see medicine as a calling beyond themselves.
Opportunities for research projects are abundant at Tulane. One research project is required while in the program as a key component of professional development. Small projects such as developing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives within a clinic or hospital setting are indeed practical experiences to have prior to joining any clinical practice. I enjoy mentoring residents in research projects and with your interest and participation, we will continue to contribute to the published literature.
