Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
Total length of training for board eligibility:
4 years
Preliminary years required?
No
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
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Gynecologic Oncology Maternal Fetal Medicine Reproductive Endocrinology Urogynecology Pelvic Surgery |
3 years 3 years 3 years 2 years 1 year |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Basic Science Honors: optional
USMLE Step 1 Boards: a score of 200 or better (or competitive score for that testing year)
USMLE Step 2 Boards: A passing, competitive score for that testing year.
For selection the Step 2 score should be reported no later than: December
Research experience: optional
For selection, medical school research experience is: a plus
Research should be in the specialty area: yes
Honors in specialty rotation: should have taken an advanced course
Honors in core clerkships: should have
Election to AOA: is optional
For selection, membership in AOA is: a plus
Other Selection Factors:
Maturity, ability to work in a team setting, demonstration of good people skills and someone who genuinely likes people.
Recommended courses:
Medicine, ICU, Pathology, Endocrinology, Surgery, Pediatrics
Specialty Societies:
American College of OB/GYN
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Major Journals:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Journal of OB/GYN
Gynecologic Oncology
Be aware of the following:
Their chances for acceptance will improve if they perform well on a third or fourth year advanced rotation.
For further information contact:
Marti Johnston
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
MMC 395 Mayo
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 626-3111
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
