Test

patients through participation in a small group discussion and simulated

or an evidence-based review. (PBLI)
tion related to the topic, includes an interpretation of the relevant literature,
he important literature on your topic for the practice of gynecology. (IPC)

Accreditation
Graduate Medic

Obstetrics And Gynecology Case Logs

National Data Report

Prepared by: Department of Applications and Data Analysis

I. National Resident Statistics Main Table
A. This main table provides a national picture of educational experienc
national policy related to resident practical experiences. Data is brok
B. Descriptive statistics have been carefully chosen to provide the mos
i. "Natl Res MED" - The median value among procedure counts in th
ii. "Natl Res AVE" - The national average describes the mean numbe
iii. "Natl Res STD" - The standard deviation indicates how tightly the
iv. "Natl Res MIN" - The minimum value among procedure counts in
v. "Natl Res MAX" - The maximum value seen among procedure cou

II. National Benchmark Table for Resident Statistics
The table displays selected percentile benchmarks of resident average
10th percentile indicates that 10% of residents achieved less than the v

The information on the following pages has been created using specialty specific categ
the definition of the categories will vary among the specialties. In addition, care should
certain categories may be revised from time to time.

n Council for
cal Education

ces. The report is ideal for establishing and assessing
ken out by resident role.
st useful information for judging performance at that national level.
he nation.
er of procedures performed per resident in the nation.
scores are clustered around the mean in the set of data.
n the nation.
unts in the nation.
es. For example, a score at the
value while the remaining 90% achieved more than the value.

gories. These data should not be used for comparison across specialties as
d be exercised when comparing data from year to year as the definition of

© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY: NATI

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Res

Residency Review Committee f

Report Date: Sep

Obstetrics Number of Programs in the Nation: 241 Num

Surgeon

Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res
MED AVE STD MIN

RRC Procedure

Spontaneous deliveries 239 254.3 69.2 93

Cesarean deliveries 195 209.2 71.6 62

Operative vaginal deliveries 18 21.7 11.6 1

Forceps 4 6.5 7.9 0

Vacuum 14 15.2 9.8 0

Obstetric ultrasound 105 141.4 111.2 7

Statistics are based on all procedures logged in the roles indicated.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

IONAL RESIDENT REPORT (Main Table)

sidents Completing Programs in 2017-2018

for Obstetrics And Gynecology

ptember 20, 2018

mber of Residents in the Nation: 1,277

Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst

Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res
MAX MED AVE STD MIN MAX

654 266 283.9 71.6 193 677

737 217 233.0 71.3 101 739

127 20 23.4 11.6 1 133

114 5 7.0 8.3 0 120

89 15 16.4 10.0 0 89

874 105 144.5 113.0 47 874

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY: NATI

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Res

Residency Review Committee f

Report Date: Sep

Gynecology Number of Programs in the Nation: 241 Numbe

Surgeon

Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res
MED AVE STD MIN

RRC Procedure

Abdominal hysterectomy 37 40.0 12.9 6

Vaginal hysterectomy 20 22.8 10.6 2

Laparoscopic hysterectomy 43 47.7 22.9 8

Incontinence and pelvic floor 45 55.7 34.3 0

Cystoscopy (Def Ctgy) 44 49.6 28.7 6

Laparoscopy 94 102.0 36.4 32

Operative hysteroscopy 69 76.5 32.7 19

Abortion 34 44.6 28.5 8

Transvaginal ultrasound 63 79.7 44.6 24

- Total Hysterectomy Procedures 105 110.4 31.3 41

- Total Laparoscopy Procedures 138 149.7 51.1 49

Total Invasive Cancer 47 56.0 32.1 10

Total Robotic Procedures 24 32.9 34.5 0

Statistics are based on all procedures logged in the roles indicated.
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IONAL RESIDENT REPORT (Main Table)

sidents Completing Programs in 2017-2018

for Obstetrics And Gynecology

ptember 20, 2018

er of Residents in the Nation: 1,277

Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst

s Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res Natl Res
MAX MED AVE STD MIN MAX

125 39 42.5 13.3 6 145

117 21 23.9 10.8 4 117

169 44 49.7 23.5 9 178

287 46 57.3 35.2 0 287

245 45 51.6 30.4 10 255

287 97 107.2 38.6 53 310

267 72 79.4 32.9 32 267

216 36 46.2 28.4 12 217

503 64 81.0 44.9 34 503

350 110 116.1 32.0 56 350

407 145 156.9 53.8 73 416

322 47 57.8 33.1 16 324

273 24 33.6 35.0 0 273

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY: NATIONAL RES

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Res

Residency Review Committee f

Report Date: Sep

Obstetrics Programs in the Nation: 241 Residents in

Surgeon

Percentiles

10 15 30 50 70 9

RRC Procedure

Spontaneous deliveries 184 196 214 239 273 3

Cesarean deliveries 139 147 168 195 231 2

Operative vaginal deliveries 13 14 16 18 23 3

Forceps 0 0 2 4 81

Vacuum 6 7 11 14 17 2

Obstetric ultrasound 53 57 75 105 153 2

Statistics are based on all procedures logged in the roles indicated.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

SIDENT STATISTICS REPORT (Benchmarks Table)

sidents Completing Programs in 2017-2018

for Obstetrics And Gynecology

ptember 20, 2018

n the Nation: 1,277 Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst 95
Percentiles
90 95 10
15 30 50 70 90

349 391 209 216 236 266 307 384 429

292 338 160 168 189 217 257 323 357

35 44 15 15 17 20 25 37 45

16 20 0 0 2 5 8 17 21

26 35 7 8 12 15 18 28 37

276 357 54 58 77 105 157 281 381

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY: NATIONAL RES

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Res

Residency Review Committee f

Report Date: Sep

Gynecology Programs in the Nation: 241 Residents in t

Surgeon

Percentiles

10 15 30 50 70

RRC Procedure

Abdominal hysterectomy 27 29 34 37 43
Vaginal hysterectomy 14 15 17 20 25
Laparoscopic hysterectomy 23 25 32 43 56
Incontinence and pelvic floor 27 29 35 45 62
Cystoscopy (Def Ctgy) 19 23 31 44 59
Laparoscopy 66 70 80 94 110
Operative hysteroscopy 43 46 55 69 86
Abortion 21 23 27 34 48
Transvaginal ultrasound 50 50 54 63 82

- Total Hysterectomy Procedures 78 82 92 105 121

- Total Laparoscopy Procedures 98 103 118 138 165

Total Invasive Cancer 27 30 36 47 62

Total Robotic Procedures 1 3 11 24 40

Statistics are based on all procedures logged in the roles indicated.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

SIDENT STATISTICS REPORT (Benchmarks Table)

sidents Completing Programs in 2017-2018

for Obstetrics And Gynecology

ptember 20, 2018

the Nation: 1,277 Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst 95
Percentiles
90 95 10
15 30 50 70 90

57 65 30 35 36 39 44 59 66

34 41 15 15 17 21 26 36 44

79 94 25 28 34 44 59 82 99

98 126 28 30 36 46 63 101 128

86 104 20 24 32 45 61 92 111

146 170 70 73 84 97 115 156 185

122 139 45 49 58 72 89 125 142

85 104 22 24 28 36 50 86 105

132 159 50 51 55 64 82 134 164

150 167 83 87 96 110 127 156 173

213 251 102 108 124 145 172 226 265

100 121 29 31 37 47 63 103 126

75 104 1 3 12 24 41 77 105

Accreditatio

Graduate Med

Obstetrics And Gynecology Case Logs

Program Data Report

Prepared by: Department of Applications and Data Analysis

I. Program Level Report Main Table
A. This main table provides summary statistics at the program leve
B. Descriptive statistics have been carefully chosen to provide the
i. "Prog AVE" - The average number of procedures performed pe
ii. "Prog MIN" - The minimum number of procedures performed b
iii. "Prog MED" - The median value among resident procedure c
iv. "Prog MAX" - The maximum number of procedures performe
v. "Prog PERC" - The percentile is a statistic that shows how a
Percentiles range from lowest (1) to highest (99) with the media
vi. "Natl Prog MED" - As an additional comparison measure the o

II. Percentiles Summary Graph
This graph displays each program's percentile score for the averag
The graph allows the reader to, at a glance, identify areas for which
The horizontal axis is divided into quartiles represented the bounda

III. Program Longitudinal Report
The table graphs trend each program's percentile scores over time

on Council for
dical Education

el.

most useful information for judging performance at the program level.

er resident in the specified program.
by a resident in the specified program.
counts in the program.
ed by a resident in the specified program.
program compares to all other programs in the country.
an equal to 50.
overall national program median is included.

ge number of procedures performed.
h a program is performing above or below their peers.
ary at the 25th, 50th, or 75th percentile.

to highlight changes in performance.

© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOG

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Re

Residency Review Committee

Report Date: Se

Program=2204111258 - UPM

Obstetrics Programs in the Nation: 241 Residents in the Nation

Surgeon

Prog Prog AVE Prog MIN Prog MAX Prog
MED PERC

RRC Procedure

Spontaneous deliveries 243 240.4 209 271 47

Cesarean deliveries 226 222.8 191 253 67

Operative vaginal deliveries 17 16.7 9 22 30

Obstetric ultrasound 97 88.4 52 115 32

Statistics are based on all procedures logged in the roles indicated.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

GY: PROGRAM REPORT (Main Table)

esidents Completing Programs in 2017-2018

e for Obstetrics And Gynecology

eptember 20, 2018

MC Medical Education Program

n: 1,277 Residents in this Program: 10

Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst

g Natl Prog Prog Prog AVE Prog MIN Prog MAX Prog Natl Prog
C MED MED PERC MED

244 310 297.7 253 331 67 271
198 286 277.3 229 324 81 221
19 18 18.8 15 24 35 21
117 97 88.5 52 116 29 123

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOG

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Re

Residency Review Committee

Report Date: Se

Program=2204111258 - UPM

Gynecology Programs in the Nation: 241 Residents in the Natio

Surgeon

Prog MED Prog AVE Prog MIN Prog MAX Prog
PERC

RRC Procedure

Abdominal hysterectomy 25 25.8 19 36 5

Vaginal hysterectomy 16 15.9 11 23 16

Laparoscopic hysterectomy 91 90.5 80 108 95

Incontinence and pelvic floor 48 46.2 24 64 47

Cystoscopy (Def Ctgy) 89 89.2 76 105 92

Laparoscopy 101 104.2 84 129 60

Operative hysteroscopy 75 76.3 49 108 54

Abortion 73 74.1 42 131 90

Transvaginal ultrasound 71 71.0 67 78 53

Total Invasive Cancer 96 88.5 51 142 90

Total Robotic Procedures 19 16.7 2 27 35

Statistics are based on all procedures logged in the roles indicated.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

GY: PROGRAM REPORT (Main Table)

esidents Completing Programs in 2017-2018

e for Obstetrics And Gynecology

eptember 20, 2018

MC Medical Education Program

on: 1,277 Residents in this Program: 10

Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst

g Natl Prog Prog Natl Prog
C MED Prog MED Prog AVE Prog MIN Prog MAX PERC MED

38 25 26.4 19 36 3 41

21 17 17.1 11 25 19 22

44 99 97.9 84 115 95 47

48 48 46.6 26 64 45 51

44 94 92.5 80 114 92 46

97 115 120.0 96 141 73 103

72 86 87.3 60 119 65 74

37 76 80.2 44 134 91 39

69 71 71.1 67 78 52 69

48 96 88.7 51 143 89 48

25 19 16.7 2 27 34 25

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY: PROGRAM REPORT (Percentiles Summary Graph)

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Residents Completing Programs in 2017-2018
Residency Review Committee for Obstetrics And Gynecology
Report Date: September 20, 2018

Program=2204111258 - UPMC Medical Education Program Role=Surgeon

PROCEDURE 25 50 75 Percentiles
Spontaneous deliveries 47
Cesarean deliveries Percentile 67
Operative vaginal deliveries 30
Obstetric ultrasound 32
Abdominal hysterectomy 5
Vaginal hysterectomy 16
Laparoscopic hysterectomy 95
Incontinence and pelvic floor 47
Cystoscopy (Def Ctgy) 92
Laparoscopy 60
Operative hysteroscopy 54
Abortion 90
Transvaginal ultrasound 53
Total Invasive Cancer 90
Total Robotic Procedures 35

0 100

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY: PROGRAM REPORT (Percentiles Summary Graph)

Reporting Period: Total Experience of Residents Completing Programs in 2017-2018
Residency Review Committee for Obstetrics And Gynecology
Report Date: September 20, 2018

Program=2204111258 - UPMC Medical Education Program Role=Surgeon + Yr4 Teach Asst

PROCEDURE 25 50 75 Percentiles
Spontaneous deliveries 67
Cesarean deliveries Percentile 81
Operative vaginal deliveries 35
Obstetric ultrasound 29
Abdominal hysterectomy 3
Vaginal hysterectomy 19
Laparoscopic hysterectomy 95
Incontinence and pelvic floor 45
Cystoscopy (Def Ctgy) 92
Laparoscopy 73
Operative hysteroscopy 65
Abortion 91
Transvaginal ultrasound 52
Total Invasive Cancer 89
Total Robotic Procedures 34

0 100

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY:

Reporting Period: Average Experience of Residents Com
Residency Review Committee f
Report Date: Se
Program = 2204111258 - UPM

Obstetrics Programs in the Nation: 241 Residents in the
RRC Procedure
Program Average

2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 201

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 201

Spontaneous deliveries 244.9 240.4 250.3 247.7 240.4 36.0

Cesarean deliveries 297.0 247.9 255.4 242.0 222.8 87.0

Operative vaginal deliveries 36.0 32.3 22.1 19.8 16.7 88.0

Obstetric ultrasound 78.7 80.0 82.8 90.4 88.4 39.0

Trends are based on the experience of the Resident in the role of Surgeon.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

PROGRAM LONGITUDINAL REPORT

mpleting Training in this Program over the Last 5 Years
for Obstetrics And Gynecology
eptember 20, 2018
MC Medical Education Program

Nation: 1,277 Residents in this Program: 10
Annual Trend for Percentiles
Program Percentile 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017-
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
13- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017-

14 2015 2016 2017 2018

0% 31.0% 46.0% 52.0% 47.0% 36% 31% 46% 52% 47%

0% 70.0% 78.0% 74.0% 67.0% 87% 70% 78% 74% 67%

0% 82.0% 60.0% 45.0% 30.0% 88% 82%
0% 33.0% 28.0% 31.0% 32.0%
60% 45%

30%

39% 33% 28% 31% 32%

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY:

Reporting Period: Average Experience of Residents Com
Residency Review Committee f
Report Date: Se
Program = 2204111258 - UPM

Gynecology Programs in the Nation: 241 Residents in the
RRC Procedure
Program Average

2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 201

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 201

Abdominal hysterectomy 38.9 34.8 36.5 33.3 25.8 18.0

Vaginal hysterectomy 28.3 28.2 18.7 18.7 15.9 70.0

Laparoscopic hysterectomy 63.8 78.2 80.2 78.2 90.5 89.0

Incontinence and pelvic floor 59.9 50.7 42.8 37.8 46.2 47.0

Cystoscopy (Def Ctgy) 80.7 81.2 69.8 71.9 89.2 90.0

Laparoscopy 115.4 120.7 112.6 95.7 104.2 67.0

Operative hysteroscopy 58.6 80.6 74.3 68.2 76.3 24.0

Abortion 70.2 66.9 66.0 67.1 74.1 87.0

Transvaginal ultrasound 74.9 81.5 73.4 72.6 71.0 31.0

Total Invasive Cancer 50.9 49.5 68.4 83.6 88.5 44.0

Total Robotic Procedures 13.7 14.8 14.1 15.2 16.7 25.0

Trends are based on the experience of the Resident in the role of Surgeon.
© 2018 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

PROGRAM LONGITUDINAL REPORT

mpleting Training in this Program over the Last 5 Years
for Obstetrics And Gynecology
eptember 20, 2018
MC Medical Education Program

Nation: 1,277 Residents in this Program: 10
Annual Trend for Percentiles
Program Percentile 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017-
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
13- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017-

14 2015 2016 2017 2018

0% 7.0% 18.0% 12.0% 5.0% 18% 7% 18% 12% 5%
0% 69.0% 26.0% 32.0% 16.0%
0% 95.0% 95.0% 93.0% 95.0% 70% 69%

26% 32% 16%

89% 95% 95% 93% 95%

0% 38.0% 31.0% 21.0% 47.0% 47% 38% 31% 21% 47%
0% 90.0% 85.0% 84.0% 92.0% 90% 90% 85% 84% 92%

0% 77.0% 73.0% 51.0% 60.0% 67% 77% 73% 51% 60%
0% 60.0% 50.0% 42.0% 54.0%
0% 82.0% 83.0% 88.0% 90.0% 60% 50% 42% 54%
24%
87% 82% 83% 88% 90%

0% 45.0% 47.0% 52.0% 53.0% 31% 45% 47% 52% 53%
0% 49.0% 76.0% 88.0% 90.0%
0% 25.0% 29.0% 35.0% 35.0% 76% 88% 90%

44% 49%

25% 25% 29% 35% 35%

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Career Choices U

2015 to

Total Grad

Other = 4%

Fellowships = 51%

Upon Graduation

o 2019

duates = 49

Other
= 4%

Specialists in
Ob/Gyn = 45%

Fellowship

2015 to

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ID = 1
FP = 2
UROGYN = 3
REI = 3
MIS = 3
MFM = 6

GYN ONC = 7

Specialties

o 2019

al = 25

RESIDENCY PROGRAM DESIGNATED HOSPITAL SPACE 

 Residents Lounge Suite (Rm 2534)
o Locker Rooms
o Shower/Restrooms
o Common lounge area with TV, full‐size, refrigerator, couches, mailboxes, 2
desktops, 2 clinical desktops
o 1 Computer room – 2 desktops and 1 printer/fax/copier
o FLS Training Room (1 desktop) – SAGES Training System
o 3 Call Rooms (1 desktop in each room)

 Co‐Chief Residents Office (Rm 2530)
o 3 desktops, desk, chairs, printer/fax/copier

 Senior Residents Call Room / Nursing Room (Rm 2692)
o Commercial‐grade refrigerator for storage of breast milk
o Bed
o 1 desktop

 Residents Lounge in L&D (Rm 2670.8)
o Lounge Recliner
o Small refrigerator (for lunch storage)
o 1 desktop

 Robotic Training Room (Physician’s Lounge)
o Mimic Technologies dV‐Trainer

 OB Crisis Training Room

RESIDENCY PROGRAM DESIGNATED SUPPORT 

1 FTE Academic Manager – Diana Brucha 
1 FTE Assistant Coordinator – Michele (Missy) Nix 
Program Director – Kristiina Parviainen  MD
Associate PDs – Nicole Donnellan, MD, & Rebecca Waltner-Toews, MD 

September 23, 2019

Global Health Opportunities

Residents in the Obstetrics and Gynecology training program at UPMC have the opportunity to
pursue their interest in global health. An international elective exists during their third year. Two
options currently exist for an international experience.

In partnership with Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana, upper level residents may elect to
participate alongside obstetrics and gynecology residents from Guyana. The residency in
Guyana was established to improve training for Guyanese doctors in Obstetrics and
Gynecology to decrease both obstetric and newborn morbidity and mortality. The month-long
rotation in Guyana involves rotating through three services: obstetrics, gynecology, and clinic in
addition to one week of night float.

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science is partnering with
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOORTRH) in Kisumu, Kenya. This
collaboration is part of a mutually beneficial partnership which allows UPMC residents, fellows
and physicians the opportunity to assist Kenyan in skills transfer and improving their quality of
care, while expanding their own surgical skills and adapting to a limited resource setting.
JOOTRH is a level 5 hospital, 400 bed facility located within Kisumu City, the third largest city in
Kenya. It is a public hospital under the management of the Department of Health of Kisumu
County. Magee residents will work collaboratively in a clinical setting with Kenyan medical
students, interns, medical officers, residents and Kenyan Obstetrician and Gynecologists. They
will also be closely supervised and supported by UPMC Faculty during their rotation. The focus
would be on inpatient, outpatient care and gynecologic surgery with a schedule tailored to meet
each applicants’ personal interests.

These international opportunities allow for clinical exposure to and experience in Obstetric and
Gynecologic Conditions infrequent in the developed world. This elective will provide unique and
valuable experiences and perspectives for any who choose to participate. A few examples of
surgical cases include: cervical cancer, obstetric fistulas and large fibroids. Due to delayed
access to care, it is more common to see obstetric emergencies such as: eclamptic seizures,
ruptured uteri, ruptured ectopic pregnancies, cervical lacerations as well as third- and fourth-
degree tears. Surgical challenges within these regions not only include limited resources, but
intra-abdominal scar tissue resulting from female genital schistosomiasis, typhoid, abdominal
tuberculosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Additional exposure includes medical diseases
such as HIV/AIDS related illnesses and neglected tropical diseases in reproductive age women.
This collaboration would provide physicians the opportunity to assist Kenyans in improving the
quality of their care, while expanding their own surgical skills and adapting to a limited resource
setting. Finally, this mission fulfils a humanitarian duty to serve those who have the greatest
need.

Scholarships are available to residents who are interested in this elective rotation to help defray
travel expenses. Housing in a safe environment is also provided with opportunities to explore
Kenya and Eastern Africa or Guyana. Safe transportation with a vetted and assigned driver will
also be available. Additional education regarding international travel safety will be required for
participatio n.

If you have any questions regarding global health opportunities, you may contact Dr. Jennifer
Makin at [email protected] or Dr. Daniel Lattanzi at [email protected]

UPMC Medical Education
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program

ABORTION AND FEMALE STERILIZATION POLICY (Reviewed/No Changes May 2019)

The UPMC Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program includes training in abortion and
female sterilization throughout the four years. A rotation focusing on family planning training
occurs during the first and fourth-years, including the provision of medical abortion, suction
aspiration abortion, and dilation and evacuation procedures.

In accordance with the educational components of the ACGME’s program requirements, the
Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program provides training in all forms of contraception,
including reversible methods and sterilization, abortion counseling and the provision of
abortions including the management of complications of abortion to all residents. The program
expects that all residents will perform abortion and sterilization procedures with appropriate
faculty supervision unless the resident has a religious or moral objection. It is not the policy of
the program that all residents must perform abortion or sterilization procedures.

Prior to the start of the family planning rotation, the resident will meet with the educational
director from family planning division to discuss the resident’s plans for participation in the
provision of partial or complete abortions and sterilization services.

Participation Expectations:
If there are certain procedures or parts of procedures that you have religious or moral
objections to and you plan to not participate fully in abortion care:

• You need to sign the “Right of Conscience Objection” form stating this prior to the start of
your rotation.

• You will discuss your plans for partial participation when you meet with the educational
director from family planning.

• You are required to perform D&E for IUFD. You must do this to meet ACGME RRC
requirements for graduation.

• You will perform transvaginal early pregnancy ultrasounds at Planned Parenthood. This
skill is essential for completing residency.

• You will care for inpatients hospitalized with abortion complications.

Exceptions will be based on completion and approval of a Right of Conscience Objection for
Abortion or Sterilization Procedures form in accordance with UPMC Exclusion from Patient
Care Policy, HS-HD-CP-08:
https://infonet.upmc.com/UPMCPolicies/SYSPolicyDocuments/HSHDCP08.pdf

UPMC Medical Education
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program

Right of Conscience Objection for Abortion or Sterilization Procedures

I, _______________________________________ (print name) do not wish to participate in
the following procedures:

Check all boxes that apply: □ perform sterilization procedures.
□ participate in sterilization procedures.
□ perform abortion procedures □ cooperate in sterilization procedures.
□ participate in abortion procedures
□ cooperate in abortion procedures

My objection(s) as indicated above is/are based upon the following:

This form must be signed and returned to the Residency Program Director’s Office.

Signature of Requestor Date
Family Planning Division Designated Reviewer Date
Residency Program Reviewer Date

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EM R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn
R1 ICU R1 ICU R1 ICU
CM R1 L&Db R1 L&Db R1 L&Db

NM
R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p

PR

KR

SS

678 9
Sat
Wed Thu Fri R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p

R1 L&Da R1 L&Da Vacation

Vacation Vacation

ghts 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a

5p-7a R1 Onc R1 Onc R1 L&D Sat PM 6p-6a
Gyn R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a R1 L&D Nights 5p-7a Day Off
n R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn
R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn
R1 ICU R1 ICU
R1 L&Db R1 L&Db

10 11 12
Tue
Sun Mon R1 Inpt Gyn

R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a R1 Inpt Gyn
R1 Gyn NF
EC

Vacation R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a

RD

Ambulatory Gyn Ambulatory Gyn Ambulatory

IUD FP PM VVC AM

KF Red OPC AM

R1 Onc R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent G

EM

R1 L&Da R1 L&Da R1 L&Da

CM

R1 L&Db R1 L&Db R1 L&Db

NM

R1 L&D Nights 5p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nig

PR

R1 Onc R1 Onc R1 Onc

KR

Day Off R1 US R1 US R1 US

SS Conference

13 14 15 16
Wed Thu Fri Sat
n R1 Inpt Gyn
Intern Education
5p-7a R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a
R1 Inpt Gyn

R1 L&D Nights 5p-7a

y Gyn Ambulatory Gyn Ambulatory Gyn R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p
Intern Education R1 L&D Sat PM 6p-6a

Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn Intern Education

R1 Urgent Gyn

R1 L&Da Intern Education

R1 L&Da

R1 L&Db Intern Education

R1 L&Db

ghts 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a

R1 Onc Intern Education
R1 US R1 Onc
Intern Education

R1 US

17 18 19

Sun Mon Tue

R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn

EC

R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a R1 Gyn NF

RD

R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p Ambulatory Gyn Ambulatory Gyn Ambulatory

IUD FP PM VVC AM

KF Red OPC AM

R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent G

EM

R1 L&Da R1 L&Da R1 L&Da

CM

R1 L&Db R1 L&Db R1 L&Db

NM

R1 L&D Nights 5p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nig

PR

R1 Onc R1 Onc R1 Onc R1 Onc

KR

R1 US R1 US R1 US

SS

20 21 22 23
Wed Thu Fri Sat
n R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn
R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p
5p-7a R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a R1 L&D Nights 5p-7a

y Gyn Ambulatory Gyn Ambulatory Gyn Vacation

Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn R1 L&D Sat PM 6p-6a

R1 L&Da R1 L&Da

R1 L&Db R1 L&Db

ghts 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a

R1 Onc R1 Onc

R1 US R1 US

24 25 26

Sun Mon Tue

R1 L&D Weekend 6a-6p R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn R1 Inpt Gyn
R1 Gyn NF
EC Medical Student Orientation

R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a

RD Vacation Vacation Vacation
Vacation

KF

R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent Gyn R1 Urgent G

EM

R1 L&Da R1 L&Da R1 L&Da

CM

R1 L&Db R1 L&Db R1 L&Db

NM

R1 L&D Nights 5p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nights 5:30p-7:30a R1 L&D Nig

PR

R1 Onc R1 Onc R1 Onc R1 Onc

KR

R1 US R1 US R1 US

SS

27 28 29 30
Wed Thu Fri Sat
n R1 Inpt Gyn 3 Day Weekend
3 Day Weekend
5p-7a R1 Gyn NF 5p-7a Hol R1 NF L&D 6p-6a

Vacation 3 Day Weekend 3 Day Weekend

Gyn Hol L&D R1 6a-6p Hol R1 NF L&D 6p-6a
R1 L&Da 3 Day Weekend Hol L&D R1 6a-6p
R1 L&Db 3 Day Weekend 3 Day Weekend
Hol Onc R1 6a-5p 3 Day Weekend
ghts 5:30p-7:30a 3 Day Weekend Hol Onc R1 6a-5p
R1 Onc
Hol R1 NF L&D 6p-6a

AY 2019-2020 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY RESID

PGY4 (10) 6/20-7/28 7/29-9/1 9/2-10/6 10/7-11/10 11/11-12/15

Charek, Kristie L&D MIS Onc Amb Gyn NF
Melnyk, Alexandra
Redman, Emily MIS Onc Amb Gyn NF FP
Pombier, Kathleen
Turgeon, Katie Onc Amb Gyn NF FP AP
Romanova, Anna
Orellana, Taylor Amb Gyn NF FP AP Sp Clinics
Ross, James
Garrett, Alison NF FP AP Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A
Venuti, Kristen
FP AP Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy
PGY3 (8)
Lang, Susan AP Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy L&D
Radolec, Mackenzy
Stork, Abby Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy L&D MIS
Campbell, Aaron
Teterichko, Solomiya Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy L&D MIS Onc
Ragunanthan, Nina
Cabrera, Camila Jeopardy L&D MIS Onc Amb Gyn
Anhut, Jennifer
6/20-8/11 8/12-9/29 9/30-11/10 11/1
PGY2 (10)
Rives, Taylor Inpt Gyn A NF Elective
Conger, Jason
Toal, Coralee NF Elective Onc U
Dave, Eesha
Tasset, Julia Elective Onc Urogyn
Elbaum, Caroline
Zeccola, Alison Onc Urogyn L&D Inp
Buffie, Alexandra
Schmitz, Jourdan Urogyn L&D Inpt Gyn B R
Collins, Latima
L&D Inpt Gyn B REI/NW Inp
PGY-1 (9)
Romutis, Kristin Inpt Gyn B REI/NW Inpt Gyn A
MacArthur, Emily
McGough, Christine REI/NW Inpt Gyn A NF E
Carbaugh, Emily
Ramesh, Praveen 6/20-7/28 7/29-9/1 9/2-10/6 10/7-11/10 11/11-12/15
Forsyth, Kymberly
Dang, Rachel REI Gyn Float OB NF US Onc
Meckes, Nicole
Su, Selma Gyn Float OB NF US Onc Passavant
Vacation Block
OB NF US Onc Passavant ED NF

US Onc Passavant ED NF Amb

Onc Passavant ED NF Amb L&D

Passavant ED NF Amb L&D AP

ED NF Amb L&D AP REI

Amb L&D AP REI Gyn Float

L&D AP REI Gyn Float OB NF

AP REI Gyn Float OB NF US

6/20-7/28 7/29-9/1 9/2-10/6 10/7-11/10 11/1

Amb Gyn NF3/Urgent2 L&D B US/ICU

NF3/Urgent2 L&D B US/ICU Onc Urge

L&D B US/ICU Onc Urgent3/NF2 L

US/ICU Onc Urgent3/NF2 L&D A In

Onc Urgent3/NF2 L&D A Inpt Gyn

Urgent3/NF2 L&D A Inpt Gyn NF Am

L&D A Inpt Gyn NF Amb Gyn NF3

Inpt Gyn NF Amb Gyn NF3/Urgent2 L

NF Amb Gyn NF3/Urgent2 L&D B U

October 17, 2019

DENCY TRAINING PROGRAM ROTATION SCHEDULE

5 12/16-12/22 1/2-2/2 2/3-3/8 3/9-4/12 4/13-5/16 5/17-6/19

FP FP AP Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy

AP AP Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy L&D

Sp Clinics Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy L&D MIS

Inpt Gyn/2A Inpt Gyn/2A Jeopardy L&D MIS Onc

A Jeopardy Jeopardy L&D MIS Onc Amb Gyn

L&D L&D MIS Onc Amb Gyn NF

MIS MIS Onc Amb Gyn NF FP

Onc Onc Amb Gyn NF FP AP

Amb Gyn Amb Gyn NF FP AP REI/MIS

NF NF FP AP Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A

11-12/22 1/2-2/16 2/17-3/29 3/30-5/9 5/11-6/19

Onc Urogyn L&D Inpt Gyn B Sp Clinics

Urogyn L&D Inpt Gyn B REI/NW Inpt Gyn A

L&D Inpt Gyn B REI/NW Inpt Gyn A NF

pt Gyn B REI/NW Inpt Gyn A NF Elective

REI/NW Inpt Gyn A NF Elective Onc

pt Gyn A NF Elective Onc Urogyn

NF Elective Onc Urogyn L&D

Elective Onc Urogyn L&D Inpt Gyn B

5 12/16-12/22 1/2-2/2 2/3-3/8 3/9-4/12 4/13-5/16 5/17-6/19

Passavant Passavant ED NF Amb L&D AP

ED NF ED NF Amb L&D AP REI

Amb Amb L&D AP REI Gyn Float

L&D L&D AP REI Gyn Float OB NF

AP AP REI Gyn Float OB NF US

REI REI Gyn Float OB NF US `

Gyn Float Gyn Float OB NF US Onc Passavant

OB NF OB NF US Onc Passavant ED NF

US US Onc Passavant ED NF Amb

Onc Onc Passavant ED NF Amb L&D

11-12/22 1/2-2/16 2/17-3/29 3/30-5/9 5/11-6/19

Onc Urgent3/NF3 L&D A Inpt Gyn NF

ent3/NF3 L&D A Inpt Gyn NF Amb Gyn

L&D A Inpt Gyn NF Amb Gyn NF3/Urgent3

npt Gyn NF Amb Gyn NF3/Urgent3 L&D B

NF Amb Gyn NF3/Urgent3 L&D B US/ICU

mb Gyn NF3/Urgent3 L&D B US/ICU Onc

3/Urgent3 L&D B US/ICU Onc Urgent3/NF3

L&D B US/ICU Onc Urgent3/NF3 L&DA

US/ICU Onc Urgent3/NF3 L&DA Inpt Gyn

PROPOSED ROTATION SCHEDULE

(9 Residents/Year)

ROTATION 1 ROTATION 2 ROTATION 3 ROTATION 4 ROTATION 5 ROTATION 6 RO

FOURTH-YEAR RESIDENTS

Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A L&D Amb Gyn/CD NF MIS
Onc Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A L&D Amb Gyn/CD NF
AP Onc
Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A L&D Amb Gyn/CD
FP AP Onc Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A L&D Am
MIS FP AP Onc
Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A
AP Onc
NF MIS FP Sp Clinics Inp
AP Onc
Amb Gyn/CD NF MIS FP S
L&D Amb Gyn/CD NF MIS FP AP On

Inpt Gyn/2A L&D Amb Gyn/CD NF MIS FP
THIRD-YEAR RESIDENTS

Inpt Gyn B Urogyn L&D REI Inpt Gyn A NF R

Onc Inpt Gyn B Urogyn L&D REI Inpt Gyn A
Inpt Gyn C Onc Inpt Gyn B Urogyn L&D REI In

Research Inpt Gyn C Onc Inpt Gyn B Urogyn L&D

NF Research Inpt Gyn C Onc Inpt Gyn B Urogyn
Inpt Gyn A NF Research Inpt Gyn C Onc Inpt Gyn B

REI Inpt Gyn A NF Research Inpt Gyn C Onc In

L&D REI Inpt Gyn A NF Research Inpt Gyn C

Urogyn L&D REI Inpt Gyn A NF Research In

SECOND-YEAR RESIDENTS

Onc L&D B Amb Select ED NF L&D A US/REI

Passavant Onc L&D B Amb Select ED NF L&D A

AP Passavant Onc L&D B Amb Select ED NF

NF AP Passavant Onc L&D B Amb Select

US/REI NF AP Passavant Onc L&D B Am

L&D A US/REI NF AP Passavant Onc
ED NF L&D A US/REI
NF AP Passavant

Amb Select ED NF L&D A US/REI NF AP P

L&D B Amb Select ED NF L&D A US/REI NF

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTS

Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent L&D B US/ICU Onc Urgent2/NF

NF Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent3 L&D B US/ICU Onc Ur

InptGyn NF Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent3 L&D B US/ICU

L&D A InptGyn NF Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent3 L&D B U
InptGyn
Urgent2/NF L&D A NF Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent3

Onc Urgent2/NF L&D A InptGyn NF Amb Gyn NF

US/ICU Onc Urgent2/NF L&D A InptGyn NF A
L&D B US/ICU InptGyn I
NF2/Urgent3 L&D B Onc Urgent2/NF L&D A L&D A

US/ICU Onc Urgent2/NF

E

OTATION 7 ROTATION 8 ROTATION 9

FP AP Onc

MIS FP AP

NF MIS FP

mb Gyn/CD NF MIS

L&D Amb Gyn/CD NF

pt Gyn/2A L&D Amb Gyn/CD

Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A L&D
nc Sp Clinics Inpt Gyn/2A
AP Onc
REI

Research Inpt Gyn C Onc
NF Research Inpt Gyn C
Research
npt Gyn A NF
REI Inpt Gyn A NF
L&D Inpt Gyn A
REI
Urogyn L&D SpCl
npt Gyn B Urogyn L&D
Inpt Gyn B Urogyn
Onc Onc Inpt Gyn B
npt Gyn C

NF AP Passavant
US/REI NF AP
L&D A US/REI NF
ED NF L&D A
mb Select ED NF US/REI
L&D B Amb Select L&D A
L&D B ED NF
Onc Onc Amb Select
Passavant Passavant L&D B

AP Onc

L&D A InptGyn NF

rgent2/NF L&D A InptGyn

Onc Urgent2/NF L&D A

US/ICU Onc Urgent2/NF

L&D B US/ICU Onc

F2/Urgent3 L&D B US/ICU

Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent3 L&D B

NF Amb Gyn NF2/Urgent3

InptGyn NF Amb Gyn



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Specialty Certification General Details

Specialty (OB GYN) Certification Overview

• You can start the process of board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and
Gynecology in your fourth year of residency.

• Obtaining board certification is a completely voluntary process.

• To become board certified, you have to pass the Qualifying Exam (written test) to
demonstrate that you have the special knowledge and skills required for medical and
surgical care of women.

• You must collect cases reflecting your care prior to the Certifying Exam (oral exam).

• The Certifying Exam is given by a team of well-respected national experts. The exam tests
your skills, knowledge, and ability to treat different conditions. The examiners also review
cases related to the patients that you've treated during the past year.

• ABOG notifies certain entities of the names of new diplomates certified each year.
See Notifying Entities of New Diplomates to learn more.

Important points to know if you're getting ready to
pursue board certification:

• Upon completing medical residency, candidates complete an online application to take the
Qualifying Exam.

• The online application is typically available in mid-September, the year prior to the first
exam date.

• You'll need your ABOG ID number to complete the application, which you can get from
your residency manager.

• Your residency program director must attest to successful completion of your residence
program via the Residency Training Affidavit. While you can take the Qualifying Exam
without yet having the affidavit on file with ABOG, you will not receive your Qualifying
Exam results until ABOG has the signed affidavit from your program director.

• Be sure your email address and telephone number that you provide in your application are
accurate. We recommend that you use a personal email address to prevent being locked out
of your email once you have completed your residency training.

•

Eligibility Requirements

https://www.abog.org/specialty-certification/qualifying-exam/eligibility

Residency Requirements

All applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
degree.

48 months of graduate medical education in an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency
program(s) that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education (ACGME) at the time of training completion.

• Completing residency training after September 30th makes you ineligible to take
the Qualifying Exam in that calendar year.

Or, completion of no less than 60 months in a clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
program(s) accredited by the Council of the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada (CRCPSC) no later than September 30th.

• A minimum of 48 months of training for Canadian candidates must be in
Obstetrics and Gynecology. No credit for training outside of Canada can be
counted toward meeting the 60-month training requirement.

Or, 48 months in an American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited program
that achieves ACGME accreditation prior to your graduation.

No credit will be given for residency training in programs accredited by any
other body, including ACGME-International.

As a resident, you're expected to take allotted vacation time. Foregoing vacation
time or necessary sick leave to shorten the required 48 months of training or to “make
up” for time lost due to sickness or other absence is not permitted.
Either in Program Year 3 (PGY3) or in year 4, your residency program must include
the responsibilities of a chief (senior) resident in accordance with the description of
the program as accredited by the ACGME.

• Residents who receive credit for time spent in a non-ACGME-approved
residency program must serve their senior year as a PGY4. (See section below,
"Flexibility in Your Residency Training".)

When a resident’s graduate education and clinical experience have been gained in
more than one residency program, the Qualifying Exam application must be
accompanied by verification of your satisfactory performance in each program.

Fewer than 6 months in any OB-GYN residency program will not count toward
meeting the 48-month requirement.

Fundamentals of Laparoscopic
Surgery

If you are graduating from residency after May 31, 2020, you must successfully
complete the FLS program in order to take the Qualifying Examination.

• FLS certification should be completed by December 18, 2019. Candidates will
be notified if ABOG has received documentation of FLS Certification on their
ABOG Personal Page and by email.

• If a candidate has not been notified that ABOG has received confirmation of
FLS certification, follow these instructions to submit a certificate.

1. Save the certificate as a PDF and name the file as follows: ABOG ID_Last
Name_FLS. Example: 123456_Smith_FLS

2. Send your FLS certificate via email to [email protected] with the subject line "FLS
Certificate".

If you have concerns about completing the FLS program by the December 18, 2019
deadline contact ABOG Exams at [email protected].

No application late fees will be charged due to difficulties meeting the FLS
requirement.

Flexibility in Your Residency Training

If you have a firm commitment to a position in an ACGME-accredited subspecialty
fellowship, you may be allowed flexibility in your residency training program.

• To be eligible, your residency Program Director must submit a request to ABOG
prior to the start of your PGY3 year.

• If ABOG approves, the PGY3 year must be served as a senior resident, with
duties and responsibilities similar to those of a PGY4 resident.

• If you satisfactorily complete your PGY3 senior resident year, you may begin the
subspecialty fellowship in PGY4. If the fellowship is not completed successfully,
you must return to a residency program and complete a full 12-month PGY4.

• Credit received for training in a non- OB-GYN ACGME-accredited residency
training program disqualifies you from the flexibility option.

You can be granted up to 6 months credit for previous training in a non- ob-gyn
ACGME-accredited residency if you're entering an ACGME-accredited ob-gyn
residency. Your OB-GYN residency Program Director must request approval for a
specific number of months—not to exceed 6—prior to the start of the PGY4 year.

Program Director Attestation

The Program Director is required to attest to your satisfactory performance by
filling out and signing a Residency Program Affidavit, attesting to your
competence, and program completion.

The Program Director is expected to sign on behalf of the program, not as an
individual.

You are required to maintain a record of the number and type of obstetric and
gynecologic procedures performed during residency to demonstrate the adequacy of
your operative experience.

Time Limitation for Eligibility

A candidate is not eligible to apply for the Qualifying Exam if more than 8 years have
elapsed since the completion of residency training. Years spent in an ACGME OB-
GYN fellowship or a second residency will not count towards the 8-year limit.

• A candidate who fails to become certified with eight years will be required to
complete a minimum of 6-months of supervised practice at a hospital affiliated
with an ACGME-accredited training program. Please review the details in the
"Regaining Eligibility for OB GYN Certification Policy" to best understand this
process.