Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at Jefferson Abington Hospital is a fully accredited four-year program designed to meet the requirements of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The program accepts six residents each year, providing extensive training under supervision with faculty expertise, focusing on preparing residents for board certification and various career pathways in obstetrics and gynecology, including clinical and academic practices.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention an IMG acceptance rate or the eligibility of international medical graduates. However, the training program is structured to develop independence, implying a supportive environment. No specific information about ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship for IMG applicants is provided, so it can be assumed that the acceptance of international graduates is not highlighted.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Six residents are accepted each year at the PGY I level and progress through the program, acquiring increasing responsibility at each succeeding level.
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Jefferson Abington Hospital, 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001, USA
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 6 PGY-1 residents as part of this program. The focus is on a comprehensive educational experience, providing both clinical and hands-on training opportunities.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The major educational objective of the program is to provide the highest quality education and training leading to board certification, and to prepare the resident for the dual roles of primary physician for women as well as consultant obstetrician/gynecologist. The resident will be prepared to enter a career pathway leading to either clinical practice, academic practice, or sub-specialty training.
Application
If you are interested in joining a OB/GYN Residency Program at Jefferson Abington Hospital, please review our requirements.
# of Locations
Multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the region
Fellowship
The residency program prepares residents for dual roles in clinical practice and subspecialty training. It does not specify particular fellowships but indicates pathways leading to these opportunities post-residency. More details may be in the breakdown of specific subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at Jefferson Abington Hospital is a fully accredited four-year program designed to meet the requirements of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Residency Committee for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Six residents are accepted each year at the PGY I level and progress through the program, acquiring increasing responsibility at each succeeding level. The training program is structured to allow the resident to develop independence of thought and action by providing increasing levels of experience under supervision. Extensive on-site, in-house faculty sub-specialty expertise and patient population make it possible to acquire the total educational experience on campus.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The major educational objective of the program is to provide the highest quality education and training leading to board certification, and to prepare the resident for the dual roles of primary physician for women as well as consultant obstetrician/gynecologist. The resident will be prepared to enter a career pathway leading to either clinical practice, academic practice, or sub-specialty training.
PGY-1 Salary
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