Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Obstetric and Gynecology Residency Program at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, offers a robust curriculum designed to train the next generation of OB/GYN leaders. The program boasts over 8,500 ambulatory care visits and 3,000 deliveries per year, supported by a faculty of 18 specialists. With state-of-the-art facilities, residents gain hands-on experience in various surgical procedures and clinical rotations, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. The program emphasizes individual learning opportunities in a supportive environment. It also has the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and serves as a regional referral center for various specialized care.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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The program provides 3,000 deliveries and 1,500 surgical procedures with resident participation each year, along with 8,500 ambulatory care visits.
Program Website
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4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
Program Director
Karen T. Baker, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has a total of 18 members in the full-time obstetrics and gynecology physician faculty. The specific number of residents is not stated, but the environment offers opportunities for substantial patient interaction with 3,000 deliveries and 1,500 surgical procedures annually, indicating a significant resident team.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The academic curriculum incorporates the latest trends in OB/GYN, providing comprehensive training with hands-on experiences.
Application
Application Process: NRMP: 1971220C0. For more information about the program, contact Toni L. Garza, program coordinator, at (912) 350-3595.
# of Locations
Residents work at the Memorial Health University Medical Center and participate in various clinics for hands-on training.
Fellowship
The residency program at Memorial Health University Medical Center has a major medical education program which trains residents in various specializations, including obstetrics and gynecology. The program oversees excellent clinical and academic training. Subspecialty opportunities are not explicitly mentioned but suggest a broad range of educational pathways through their comprehensive offering across specialties such as maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, and reproductive endocrinology & infertility.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Obstetric and Gynecology Residency program in Savannah, GA, allows future physicians to train alongside leading experts in the field of Obstetric and Gynecology.
On Call Schedule
From Sunday through Thursday night, an upper-level resident (PGY-3 or 4), a second-year resident, and an intern rotate on night float, making the total in-house team three residents. Interns and PGY-2 residents are on call on weekends, alternating between a 24-hour Saturday call and a Friday night/Sunday day 12-hour call. Weekends consist of a three-resident team: one intern, a second-year, and a chief (PGY-3 or 4).
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts 4 years, allowing ample time for comprehensive training and development in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency program offers a rewarding educational environment, individualized learning opportunities, and comprehensive training in obstetrics and gynecology.
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