Program Overview
About Us
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Divisions
- Family Planning and Preventive Services
- General Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Gynecologic Specialty Surgery
- Integrated Women’s Health
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
- Women’s Mental Health
- Women's Genetics
Education
The department offers various educational programs, including:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
- Fellowships
- Medical Student Program
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Visiting Scholars Program
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
The residency program provides comprehensive training in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on clinical, research, and simulation curricula. The program includes:
- Application Information
- Clinical Curriculum
- Research Curriculum
- Simulation Curriculum
- Conferences and Didactic Sessions
- Residency in NYC
- Resident Wellness
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Meet Our Residents
- Recent Graduates
Residency Application Information
The application process for the Ob/Gyn residency program includes requirements, interviews, and a timeline.
Research
The department is involved in various research areas, including:
- Clinical Trials
- Comparative Effectiveness
- Contraception
- Women's Mental Health
- Diabetes
- Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)
- Fetal Therapy
- Genetics
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Gynecologic Specialty Surgery
- Health Economics
- Lymphatic Development and Maintenance
- Maternal Child Research Oversight Committee (MaCRO)
- Maternal Mortality
- Microbiome Sciences
- The NY-CHAMP Center of Excellence
- Ob/Gyn Epidemiology and Biostatistics Consulting
- Outcomes Research
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm Birth
- Reproductive Sciences
- Global Network
- The Collaborative for Women’s Environmental Health
Patient Care
The department provides patient care through:
- ColumbiaDoctors Ob/Gyn
- Our Centers
- Our Doctors
- Our Locations
- Provider Resources During COVID-19
- Telehealth
- Your Care During COVID-19
Community
The department is involved in community programs, research, and education, with a focus on:
- Our Neighborhood
- Programs
- Research
- Education
Residency in NYC
The department provides information on residency in NYC, including:
- Off-campus Housing
- On-campus Housing
- Transportation
- Getting Around Campus
- Other Useful Links
Off-campus Housing
The Off-Campus Housing Office of Columbia University provides apartment listings and advice on renting or subletting in New York City.
On-campus Housing
All full-time housestaff are eligible for hospital housing, with options including apartments near the medical center and on the Upper East Side.
Transportation
The hospital is located near the A, C, and 1 subway lines, with many uptown and downtown buses available. Car travel is also convenient, with the George Washington Bridge nearby. A 25% discount is available for full-time students on NJ Transit.