Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

Program Description 

Program History

The Carle Foundation Hospital residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology was approved by ACGME in 2021, with our first cohort of residents starting in July of 2022.

Program Mission and Vision

Our program aims to train competent, culturally sensitive, well-balanced, compassionate and innovative physicians dedicated to comprehensive women’s health. Our vision is to serve the needs of residents of central Illinois and cultivate a robust learning environment. 

We serve a variety of populations throughout Central Illinois, including those within the cities of Champaign-Urbana and surrounding rural areas, providing a clinically diverse population. Additionally, a unique feature of the program is its relationship with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, a medical school with a unique interest and mission to train physicians who are also interested in biomedical research. This relationship is offered to all residents as an opportunity to explore research activities outside of the usual clinical research areas typically associated with residency programs.

Program Goals

Carle’s Obstetrics and Gynecology program is proud and honored to train the next generation of leaders in our field. During the four-year program, trainees will gain knowledge, skill, ability and judgment to acquire:

• Confident, high-level, clinical skills and judgment in clinical problem solving for the office and acute care environments.
• Effective utilization of diagnostic techniques and skills for evaluation and management of all patients.
• Proficiency in diagnosis and management of all clinical problems in general obstetrics and gynecology. 
• Exposure and experiences in the subspecialties of gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urogynecology, complex family planning, and the ability to identify patients requiring referral to a sub specialist. 
• Exposure to subspecialty fellowships for residents wishing to pursue further training.
• Effective communication skills with patients, colleagues and support staff in a professional, competent, ethical and caring manner.
  
• Opportunity to perform and participate in clinical research, various scientific forums and critical analysis of medical literature. 
• Practice competency skills consistent with the ACGME requirements. 
• A commitment to life-long learning through self-education and teaching others. 
• Skills to become advocates for women’s health on a local, state and national level.

The Carle Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program has a robust curriculum with exposure to all specialty and all subspecialty areas in obstetrics and gynecology.

PGY-1

The first year concentrates on the essential components in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology in a number of diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical modalities.

• 1 rotation in Family Medicine
  
• 1 rotation in Internal Medicine
• 2 rotations in Gynecology (including family planning)
• 3 rotations on Night Float
• 3 rotations on Obstetrics (days)
• 1 rotation on Ultrasound
• 1 rotation on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

PGY-2

The second year focuses on advanced obstetrics management, including recognition of medical and obstetrical disorders in pregnancy and their maternal/fetal effects. This year also offers exposure to advanced surgical procedures, with participation as primary surgeon in selected cases. The ICU rotation provides experience with evaluation and management of complex inpatients. Also included is an introduction to gynecologic oncology and urogynecology.

• 1 rotation in Medical ICU
• 2 rotations on Gynecology (including family planning)
• 2 rotations on Obstetrics (days)
• 2 rotations on Night Float
• 1 rotation on Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• 2 rotations on Maternal Fetal Medicine
• 1 rotation on Gynecologic Oncology
• 1 rotation on Quality Improvement/Float

PGY-3

The third year emphasizes surgical and nonsurgical gynecologic treatment of female reproductive tract disorders, progressive responsibility in care of disorders of pregnancy and graduated surgical experience with oncology patients. While residents are not expected to master advanced techniques related to each sub specialty there are set criteria to be acquired in each area. A one-month elective is offered to third year students.

• 2 rotations on Obstetrics (days)
• 2 rotations on Nights
• 2 rotations in Gynecologic Oncology
• 2 rotations on Gynecology (including family planning)
• 2 rotations on Maternal Fetal Medicine
• 1 rotation on Family Planning
• 1 rotation on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• 1 Elective

PGY-4

The fourth year of residency further develops surgical and obstetric skills, as well as leadership skills. Chief residents assume administrative responsibilities for junior residents. They contribute to the formal education of the department by presenting Grand Rounds during this year.

• 2 rotations on Obstetrics (days)
• 2 rotations on Night Float
• 3 rotations on Gynecology (including family planning)
• 3 rotations in Gynecologic Oncology
• 1 rotation on Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• 1 rotation on Float

Carle Conferences and Educational Events

• Weekly didactic sessions
  
• Monthly M&M and Grand Rounds
• Simulation Lab
• In-training Exam (ITE) Review
• Daily Teaching Rounds

Research / Scholarly Activity

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