The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides an approved four-year residency program for five residents per year.
Training in obstetrics includes the management of high-risk pregnancies, antepartum diagnosis in a well-equipped Perinatal Diagnosis and Testing Center, obstetrical ultrasound and fetal monitoring during labor. Low-risk and operative obstetrics are emphasized, including forceps and vaginal breech deliveries.
Training in gynecology includes microsurgery; diagnostic and operative laparoscopy; urogynecology; urodynamic testing; hysteroscopy; radical pelvic surgery; gynecologic oncology; reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and general gynecologic procedures. All private and clinic service cases are available for teaching and provide the resident with in-depth clinical experience. Additionally, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has implemented an MFM initiative, which allows for 24-hour, seven days a week maternal-fetal medicine in-house coverage.
Residents receive extensive training in outpatient obstetrics and gynecology in the Center for Women's Medicine. This facility is open five days a week and provides care for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Residents are responsible for the care of over 10,000 women each year in an innovative approach that promotes continuity of patient care and models private practice.
APPLICATION
Your interest in the OB/GYN Residency Program at Lehigh Valley Health Network is greatly appreciated. Lehigh Valley Health Network participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).Complete ERAS applications include the common application form, your medical school transcript, Dean's letter, a personal statement, 3 or 4 letters of recommendation, USMLE Step 1 and 2 scores (no minimum USMLE score requirement), and your photograph.
Please e-mail us if you require more information about the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program.
Curriculum
The foundation of the formal teaching curriculum of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is Education Day, held every Friday. More >>
Duty Hours
Resident schedules meet the 80-hour per week duty restrictions with a night float system More >>
Faculty
The faculty of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department More >>
Graduates
Graduates of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department More >>
Mission
At Lehigh Valley Health Network, we are proud to play a vital role in helping to shape the future of the physicians with whom we have the pleasure of working. More >>
Our Residents
Residents in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department More >>
Protected Educational Activities
Educational activites in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department More >>
