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Curriculum

Residents in the IU School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology experience a diverse curriculum in both small group lecture and clinical settings. This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) without warning or probation.

GME training pathways provide residents with additional knowledge and skills alongside the OB-GYN residency curriculum. Pathways are available in leadership, health equity, medical education and global health.

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Sample Rotation Schedule

Interns

Labor and delivery days (2 rotations)
Labor and delivery nights (2 rotations)
Obstetrics triage
Gynecology (2 rotations)
Gynecologic oncology
Ambulatory obstetrics
Ambulatory gynecology

Second Year

Labor and delivery days (2 rotations)
Labor and delivery nights (2 rotations)
Gynecology (2 rotations)
Family planning
Gynecologic oncology
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Urogynecology

Third Year

Labor and delivery days (2 rotations)
Labor and delivery nights
Gynecology triage
Gynecology (2 rotations)
Jeopardy
Gynecologic oncology
Elective
Urogynecology

Fourth Year

Labor and delivery days (2 rotations)
Labor and delivery nights
Gynecology (3 rotations)
Elective
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Gynecologic oncology (2 rotations)

 

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The resident rotation schedule for each academic year is determined by the natural development that an OB-GYN resident undergoes during their time in residency. The milestones provided by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) are used to determine the appropriate timing of each rotation in the growth and development of a typical OB-GYN resident. 

More about the OB-GYN curriculum

Highlights of the curriculum include one-month electives in years three and four. Past residents have used this time as an opportunity to augment their surgical skills, obtain additional research experience and participate in global health opportunities.

Retreats and Activities

Each year, OB-GYN residents participate in several events that are designed to provide additional time and space for growth as a cohesive unit.