Curriculum

Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Curriculum

Residents have weekly protected time from clinical duties to attend didactic lectures on Wednesdays including Grand Rounds from 7-11am. In addition to this protected time, there are several educational sessions every week specific to each service.

OB/GYN Grand Rounds & Conferences

Grand Rounds is a weekly, one-hour lecture series held Wednesdays at 8 AM. It features guest speakers, named lectureships, Chief Resident and Fellow presentations, and a Quality Improvement series. Topics range from preventative medicine to advanced clinical research and medical education, with all faculty, residents, fellows, students, and department staff in attendance.

Perinatology Conference is a weekly, interdisciplinary seminar led by MFM fellows and faculty from Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Neonatology. The case-oriented discussions focus on complex clinical issues managed by the MFM service. Attendees include students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff, with regular contributions from specialists in Genetics, Radiology, Endocrinology, and other consultative services.

Resident Didactic Series

The resident didactic series takes place every Wednesday morning and covers a broad range of learning objectives and competencies necessary to achieve proficiency in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. These lectures are attended by residents and medical students. The series is comprised of both general OB/GYN and subspecialty lectures based on the CREOG Educational Objectives: Core Curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynecology laid out over a two-year curriculum. In addition to these standing didactics, several presentations highlight the importance of topics such as other medical subspecialties’ care of women, quality improvement, and caring for patients in the digital age. These lectures are tailored to the needs of each academic year.

The following is a list of some of the many didactics we provide:

  • Ambulatory Lecture Series
  • Chief Resident Case Review
  • Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Lecture Series
  • Genetics Lecture Series
  • Global and Community Health Lecture Series
  • GYN Lecture Series
  • OB Lecture Series
  • Oncology Lecture Series
  • Quality Improvement‐Quality Assurance Lecture Series
  • REI Lecture Series
  • Surgical Care Lecture Series
  • Journal Club
  • Leadership Workshops
  • Gynecologic-Oncology Tumor Board
  • Morbidity and Mortality Conference
  • Chief Resident Case Reviews
  • Perinatal Review
  • Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
  • Fetal Boards
  • Fetal Ultrasound conference
  • Surgical Committee
  • Wellness Lecture Series
  • Simulation Training (vaginal hysterectomy, robot, obstetric emergencies, forceps)

Minimally Invasive Surgical Education Program

Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)

Recently the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ABOG) mandated all trainees graduate with FLS certification. BIDMC has been ahead of the curve, having required this for the past 11 years! All trainees benefit from spending time in the Carl J. Shapiro Simulation and Skills Center (SASC), where they can hone their laparoscopic skills and maximize their surgical experiences and patient safety. Residents have 24/7 access, and the Center is also an accredited FLS test site.

OB Simulation

This annual CRICO-sponsored simulation course utilizes the Shapiro Simulation and Skills Center and provides hands-on training needed in various obstetrical emergencies; including obstetrical hemorrhage, eclampsia, vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery and shoulder dystocia.

Tumor Board

This weekly meeting is a multidisciplinary conference held every Wednesday morning attended by the Gynecologic Oncology division members and residents as well as pathologists, radiologists, medical oncologists, and radiation therapists to discuss each patient’s clinical course and treatment options.

Self-Study Resources

The residency program is committed to providing a world-class education for our residents. We have several self-study resources dedicated to resident education, including:

  • Colposcopy curriculum with online modules
  • Family Planning curriculum, developed by Dr. Caryn Dutton, Director of Family Planning
  • Compilation of resources for CREOG and boards studying, such as the Prologs, ACOG learning modules, and Pearls of Exxcellence
  • GYN surgery video curriculum
  • Subscription to the Rosh Review Question Bank for CREOGS exams and Board preparation
  • Department-sponsored Qualifying Exam Board preparatory course for PGY 4 residents