Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mission Statement: St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an academic program
within a community hospital focused on residency training in Obstetrics and
Gynecology. The large volume of surgical and obstetrical patients coupled
with a committed faculty using evidence-based medicine allows for training
of outstanding clinicians. High academic standards in a supportive, respectful
work environment allows each resident to pursue his/her specific goal of competency
in the General Ob/Gyn practice or subspecialty training.
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St. Joseph Mercy Hospital is one of the finest teaching hospitals in the Midwest.
As an independent academic medical center focused on the practice and teaching
of evidence based medicine, we offer our residents the best of all worlds. The
environment of scholarship is defined by faculty active in the pursuit of knowledge.
Teaching and research typically found at a university hospital is coupled with
a large volume of gynecologic and obstetrical patients creating the program
that "has it all".
The foundation of a resident's medical knowledge is based on a sound grasp
of the basic sciences. We focus on academics through a rigorous Core curriculum
lecture series, weekly Grand Rounds, and monthly Journal clubs. Weekly protected
time for all of these educational sessions allows our residents to step back
from the demands of patient care.
Research within our department is focused on answering clinical questions pertinent
to a practicing obstetrician gynecologist. A Research Department consisting
of three PhD;s, four nurse coordinators and a statistician provide support to
the resident completing and publishing his or her research project.
We know there is much more to a residency program than obstetrical maneuvers
and surgical dexterity. Deciding when to do surgery is as important as learning
how to do surgery. Compassionate care is as important as competent diagnosis.
Personal development is just as important as the acquisition of professional
skills. By emphasizing the entire scope of learning at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital,
our residents develop the skills to be complete physicians.
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