Department Philosophy
Educational excellence is the goal of this program. By the completion of residency,
our housestaff have a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology,
and preventive primary health care. Competency in diagnostic, clinical and surgical training is
achieved. Fundamentals of leadership, ethics, professionalism and patient compassion are promoted.
The scholarly pursuit of knowledge through research and through evidence-based learning is nurtured in an academic setting.
Our program offers many substantial advantages. First, the people in our program,
including our fulltime faculty, 24 residents, medical students, and staff, work together
as a cohesive team. Second, the majority of the training is provided at the University of Chicago Medical
Center, located in the center of Chicago at the main university campus. The academic endeavors
at our primary teaching hospital are world- renowned. Residents learn to practice at the forefront
of medicine with the integration of advances in basic science, new technology and clinical care.
While at the University of Chicago our residents have access to the multiple disciplines of
the major university. Collaboration is strongly encouraged in both research and clinical activities.
Third, the patient population that we serve is diverse with a full range of medical concerns. Under
the supervision of our fulltime faculty of clinicians and researchers, our residents begin their
rewarding careers. At the University of Chicago, hard work is combined with teaching, learning and collegiality with an end product of excellence in training. During the four-year program, our
residents develop increasing responsibility and autonomy. We are proud of our residents who find
fulfilling futures in diverse areas of academic research, medical administration or clinical
practice.
