Residency Education

Rotations

Throughout their four years of training, residents will rotate through a variety of core and subspecialty rotations, including obstetrics, gynecology, gynecology oncology, urogynecology, obstetrical emergency, maternal fetal medicine, ambulatory, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, complex family planning, ultrasound, and elective.

Didactics

Residents participate in weekly didactics, which is designated protected time.  In addition to weekly didactics, residents participate in departmental educational events such as Grand Rounds and the Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Conference, which occur monthly. Residents also engage in informal, rotation-specific weekly educational activities throughout their rotation blocks.

Residents participate in multiple simulation (SIM) activities throughout their training. Advocate Christ Medical Center features a state-of-the-art simulation facility, equipped with the NOELLE maternal care model and a dedicated SIM center that designs, tests, and facilitates simulation experiences across several residency programs. SIM activities are integrated into the residency didactic curriculum and are designed to reflect real-world clinical scenarios relevant to Obstetrics and Gynecology. These sessions are attended by residents, faculty attendings, nursing staff, and other interprofessional team members, including specialists from other medical disciplines, technicians, and support personnel. The simulations replicate realistic clinical environments and further promote collaborative learning.

Elective

Residents will have a chance to design and complete their own elective rotation to further develop their interest.

Research

Research is a priority for the Advocate system, with well-established institutional support. Research assistance in provided in both faculty mentorship, formal research didactics throughout training, and support from the graduate medical education office, including financial stipends and research and statistical assistance. As part of a larger Advocate system, our residents are able to join collaborative efforts with members of other department throughout the institution in multiple subspecialties. Completion of a research project is required for graduation.