Departmental Education

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conference is held on Tuesday mornings. During this time, cases from the preceding week are presented by the residents and discussed by the department. The fellows are encouraged to participate in this learning experience.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds follows the Morbidity and Mortality conference. Grand Rounds consists of speakers from within the department, as well as invited guests from other medical institutions. Each fellow presents at one Grand Rounds conference per year.

Didactic Sessions

Didactic sessions are held on on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays to systematically review all basic science and clinical aspects of URPS as described in the FPMRS Qualifying Exam Topics and Blueprint (abog.org). These include lectures by the faculty, fellows, and invited guests from other departments.  It also includes case discussions and updates on current research.

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Journal Club

Urogynecology  & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Journal Club is a conference where faculty members and fellows alternate the presentation of articles. Fellows are assisted in the choice of articles by any one of the faculty members and typically include current clinical or scientific findings. 

University Lectures

Numerous outstanding University and College of Medicine lectures are available and fellows are encouraged to attend when possible. Opportunities include other departmental grand rounds and invited speakers.