WELCOME FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
On behalf of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Augusta University, home
of the Medical College of Georgia, thank you for your interest in our residency program.
We have a rich history in academic medicine. Graduates from our program have become
community, regional, and national leaders in patient care, academics, and research.
TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
Our four-year program is fully accredited by the American Council Graduate Medical
Education. The department’s mission is to provide a collegial environment for residents
to develop the principles and skills for success in our field. We have a proven track
record of success preparing our graduates for independent practice, whether in academics,
research, private practice, or subspecialty training. Also, our residents act as
teachers of, and role models for, future physicians in one of the country’s oldest
and largest medical schools. The Medical College of GA is the 13th oldest, founded
in 1828, and one of the largest medical schools by class size in the nation.
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a comprehensive education in
all aspects of general practice and subspecialty services, including Maternal-Fetal
Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, & Genetics,
and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (formerly known as Urogynecology).
Rotations are structured to provide exposure to all of these services, appropriate
for the level of training, inpatient and outpatient, during the four-year program.
NATIONALLY RANKED RESEARCH
Augusta University is a leader in basic and clinical research. In fact, the Department
of OB/GYN is ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding, ahead of many of America’s most
prestigious universities (from Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research NIH rankings
for 2018). Exposure to research is an integral part of residency education. Our
residents are mentored by experienced faculty to complete a research project worthy
of presentation and publication. Current residents and recent graduates have presented
meaningful research in areas of reproductive medicine and genetics, gynecologic cancer
evaluation, imaging in obstetrics and gynecology, perinatal depression, mentoring
of medical students, and surgical technique in obstetrical care.
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
To meet the needs of the ever changing GME community, our program has used innovative
ideas to exceed the current standard for many aspects of residency training. Examples
include, expanded use of simulation with both low-fidelity and high-fidelity models
to teach obstetric and gynecologic skills, focused laparoscopic and robotic simulation
training, mock oral examinations, structured training in women’s health advocacy,
and life-long learning modules in the manner of ABOG’s Maintenance of Certification
program. Our philosophy revolves around giving residents the tools to succeed in
future, not simply providing the knowledge for advancement.
EXCELLENCE IN SIMULATION
Augusta University has a state-of-the-art simulation center that rivals any such center
in the country. With nearly 30,000 square feet of high tech equipment, our center
can provide a simulation for nearly any clinical scenario. In our newly renovated
simulation laboratory, residents participate in a laparoscopic skills learning and
assessment program which is adapted for Obstetrics & Gynecology from the Fundamentals
of Surgery (FLS) curriculum. Following successful completion of the laparoscopic
skills program, residents begin a competency-based robotic surgery curriculum in preparation
for a career utilizing these minimally-invasive surgical techniques. Advanced robotic-assisted
surgical training is performed on Augusta University Health’s da Vinci Si HD dual-console
surgical system with a simulator pack.
GLOBAL HEALTH
In the 2012-2013 academic year, the program established a global health program in
Women's Health. We now have many years of experience in providing global health education
with a focus on the international experience. Residents entering our program are
given an opportunity to participate in this highly successful experience of a lifetime.
The program, the department, and the institution supports this experience at little
or no cost to each resident participant from our program.
In conjunction with Dr. Daron Ferris, President and Founder of CerviCusco, residents
from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology will gain both didactic and clinical
experience in global health, focus on disease relevant to women’s health. Located
in Cusco, Peru, CerviCusco is a Peruvian registered non-profit establishment providing
world-class medical care, especially with regards to pre-invasive disease of the female
genital tract. Peruvian women have some of the highest rates of cervical cancer in
the world with an incidence greater than that of breast cancer.
The Global Health Program in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Augusta University has a mission
to promote awareness of global health issues in women's health, support international
medical and surgical experiential learning, foster healthcare collaboration and research
through a comprehensive educational curriculum, and provide meaning medical care to
an underserved area. CerviCusco partners with the International Cervical Cancer Foundation
(INCCA), a non-profit organization of medical professionals dedicated to reducing
cervical cancer morbidity and mortality in disadvantaged populations worldwide.
UNIFIED MISSION
The most valuable asset of the training program is our people. Our educational mission
is focused on professional development and personal growth. Our residents and faculty
have an excellent working relationship, collegial and full of camaraderie, as we work
toward a common goal. Our department is a family of faculty, residents, students,
nurses, and administrative staff that support one another inside and outside of the
hospital. Augusta is a great place to live and work. You are welcome to contact
us for more information regarding your place in our family.
For more information, contact Kathy Kline, Residency Program Coordinator at 706-721-2541 or kkline@augusta.edu
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Jennifer Allen, MD, FACOG, NCMP
Associate Professor, OBGYN
Residency Program Director
Email: jenallen@augusta.edu
