Education and Programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's strengths in education include a well-established residency program of five residents per year (20 total) in good standing with the institution and the ACGME. The department has an engaged faculty and representation of every division in residency programs and oversight. In addition to the residency program, the department hosts two fellowship programs in maternal-fetal medicine and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a total of six fellows.

An important emphasis now is on longitudinal engagement with faculty members, to mentor their development over time. This will allow for reflection and introspection, along with potential specialization and focus on areas of special interest individualized to the faculty. Another strength of the department is the collegial and supportive working environment, providing new faculty with high potential to develop productive and rewarding academic careers in OB/GYN. These faculty will provide the foundation for a new and engaged faculty development program that will offer education opportunities for faculty learners across the spectrum of academic years and interest. In addition to providing a core clerkship experience for students, the department is dedicated to mentoring medical students to a career in obstetrics and gynecology and is proud of the high proportion of students from Penn State College of Medicine who pursue a residency in OB/GYN.