Residents become familiar with the basics necessary to care for the uncomplicated OB/GYN patient. Surgical skills are learned, and continuity clinics are started, focusing on the uncomplicated antenatal visit. Ultrasound skills are built and practiced frequently. One month is spent in the Surgical ICU learning to care for critical patients under the supervision of critical care trained surgeons. At the end of the year, interns spend one month on the Maternal-Fetal Medicine service.

PGY2 residents begin to care for progressively complicated obstetrical and gynecologic patients during rotations in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology. Outpatient management skills and knowledge are gained during an ambulatory medicine rotation, with a focus on the business of medicine.

Continued exposure to Maternal-Fetal Medicine increases resident learning. During the oncology rotation, time is spent in the outpatient clinic and operating room. Residents are exposed to more advanced surgical cases and learn the medical and post-operative care for complicated patients.

During the PGY3 year, residents perform major surgical procedures such as abdominal hysterectomy and advanced laparoscopic and vaginal surgery. The residents continue to grow in their teaching roles and serve in supervisory roles. Exposure to Reproductive and Endocrinology and Infertility continues with a two-month rotation.

Chief Residents continue to gain competency in complicated major procedures and serve in a supervisory role as Chief of their services. Two months are spent on urogynecology, where residents are able to participate in outpatient, surgical and inpatient management of prolapse and incontinence. One month is spent in the outpatient setting with a focus on pelvic pain and vulvar disorders.