Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Chicago's Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program has a simple mission: to educate, develop, and nurture outstanding resident physicians. The program promotes the highest quality healthcare to patients, surrounded by an atmosphere of academic excellence.

Program Description

The multi-faceted academic program offered by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology prepares medical students, residents, and fellows to be outstanding clinicians and physician leaders. The program promotes excellence at all levels of participation, including the classroom, ambulatory clinics, surgical centers, inpatient units, and research laboratories. All learning opportunities are supervised by enthusiastic team members, including faculty physicians, researchers, educators, and other healthcare providers.

Program Goals

The program recognizes and promotes diversity and individuality. Career planning is considered from the very start of residency to ensure that a pathway for success is achieved. About half of the graduates pursue academic careers through fellowship, while the other half become leaders as specialists in general obstetrics and gynecology in communities throughout the country.

Program Structure

By the completion of residency, graduates have a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in all areas of obstetrics, gynecology, and preventive primary healthcare. Competency in diagnostic, clinical, and surgical training is achieved. Fundamentals of leadership, ethics, professionalism, and patient compassion are promoted. The scholarly pursuit of academic excellence and knowledge through research, collaboration, and evidence-based learning is nurtured in the program.

Program Leadership

The program is led by:

• Julia Simon, MD - Program Director
• Jana Richards, MD - Associate Program Director
• Insiyyah Patanwala, MD - Assistant Program Director
• Shanaya Walton-Green - Program Administrator
• Sarah Wagner, MD - Vice Chair of Education

Program Details

The program offers many substantial advantages, including:

• Residents spend one-third of their time at Endeavor Health- Evanston Campus, located 20 minutes from downtown Chicago
• The program includes a full-time faculty, 29 residents, medical students, and staff, working together as a cohesive team
• The academic endeavors at the primary teaching hospital are world-renowned
• Residents learn to practice at the forefront of medicine, integrating advances in basic science, new technology, and clinical care
• Collaboration is strongly encouraged in both research and clinical activities
• Clinical teaching at Endeavor further strengthens the residency experience

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Chicago is dedicated to contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment for all community members. The institutional Office of Diversity and Inclusion supports the values of diversity and inclusion and actively works to identify, attract, and support talented residents from diverse backgrounds. Through campus initiatives and partnerships, underrepresented students are provided with resources to succeed on campus and beyond.