An Obstetrician/Gynecologist’s Path

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What to Expect after an Ob/Gyn Residency

 

Editors: Amanda Malik, Michelle Iavicoli, Kahyun Yoon-Flannery

ISBN: 9783031870972
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Published: May 2025
Publisher: Springer Cham

Description:

Comprehensive guide to what comes after the completion of an ob/gyn residency
Find advice on fellowships, navigating applications, finding a job, negotiating your position, and much more
Written by experts in the field

Living through an obstetrics and gynecology residency can be a grueling and time-consuming process. After four years in general obstetrics and gynecology, one can encounter many options in his or her career path. Some choose to dive right into the career world, while some will choose to enter into a more specialized fellowship program. Regardless of what path one chooses after the completion of an obstetrics and gynecology residency, the process can be daunting, with little concrete help along the way.

This text will provide a comprehensive review of what comes after the completion of an obstetrics and gynecology residency and will serve as a valuable resource for those physicians, residents and medical students interested in a career in obstetrics and gynecology. This book will review several areas of fellowships and how to navigate through the application process, provide a guide for finding a job and negotiating through your first position, and discuss other difficult topics such as how to deal with malpractice lawsuits. All chapters will be written by experts who have gone through the various paths and decision-making processes.

About the editors:

Amanda Malik, MD, MPH, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA

 

Michelle Iavicoli, MD, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA

Kahyun Yoon-Flannery, DO, MPH, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA

Table of Contents:

Fellowships
Applying to Fellowship – Stephanie L. Kass
The Fellowship Interview – Allen Ghareeb
The Fellowship Match: A Program Director’s Perspective – Lioudmila Lipetskaia
Gynecology-Oncology – Christina Chu
Maternal-Fetal Medicine – Neel S. Iyer
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility: Fellowship Applications, Interviews, and the Match Process – Jason M. Franasiak
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery – Shayan Khorsandi
Complex Family Planning – Carolyn Ross
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship – Lauren Spivack
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology – Beth I. Schwartz
Nontraditional Fellowships in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) – Laura Zalles, Latisha Moreta

Where to Look for Jobs
Where to Look for Jobs – Inara Omuso
Applications – Inara Omuso
The Interview Process – Carine-Ange Tagni
Contracts and Negotiations – Inara Omuso
Applying for Privileges and License – Inara Omuso
Malpractice – Robin Perry
Practicing Academic Medicine – Elizabeth A. Gagliardi
Laborist and OB-GYN Hospitalist Positions – Michelle Salvatore
Joining Private Practice – Cosette Gabriel

After Starting Your First Job
Dealing with Your Clinic – Simone Sweeney
Building a Program – Robert L. Hunter
Navigating EMRs – Rori Dajao
Enhancing Patient Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Stephen Trzeciak, Anthony Mazzarelli
Working with Medical Students – Kristina Williams
Interactions with Residents – Kyle Le, Yon Sook Kim
Interactions with Nursing – Rori Dajao, Laura Brown
First Call with Your First Emergent Case as an Attending – Amanda Malik
How to Be Smart with Case Selection – Peter J. Chen
Avoiding Disaster in the Operating Room – Paul S. Zamostien
Finding the Balance of Letting Residents Operate, While Managing Patient Safety – Amanda Malik
Making Difficult Decisions in Obstetrics – Richard Fischer
Delivering Bad News and End-of-Life Care – David Warshal
Professionalism – Michelle Iavicoli
A Guide for Being Minorities in Medicine: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Ourselves and Our Patients – Karissa Rajagopal, Kyle Le, Tyler Cholankeril, Guy Hewlett
Maintenance of Certification (MOC), Continuing Medical Education (CME), and Conference Participation – Saifuddin T. Mama
Board Exams – Lori Adriance
Medical Economics – Joseph Maccarone
Medical Ethics – Joseph Maccarone
Litigation – Robin Perry

Long-Term Goals and Planning
Leaving Your First Job – Ciaran Smolinsky
Learning New Skills – Kathleen Schaeffer
Military Surgery – Kristen Knapp, John Chovanes
Pursuing Additional Graduate Degrees or Certifications – Natali Franzblau
Transitioning to Education – Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams
Global Health Career in OB/GYN – Anna Pancheshnikov
5-Year and 10-Year Plans – Alexander Santangelo, Robin Perry

Maintaining Your Health
Starting a Family – Amanda Malik
Maintaining Personal Health and Family Life – Michelle Iavicoli
Preventing Burnout – Michelle Iavicoli
Divorce – Michelle Iavicoli
Mindfulness – Karissa Rajagopal
Developing and Maintaining Interests Outside of Medicine – Meredith Crisp Duffy

Why buy this book?

 

This is the only book devoted to life after OB/GYN residency, written by physicians who have walked every path described. It explains how to choose and apply for fellowships, navigate interviews and contracts, secure privileges and licensure, confront malpractice and litigation, build a practice and balance your personal life

Each chapter is authored by experts, offering practical advice and real‑world anecdotes. For residents uncertain about their next step or practitioners mentoring new graduates, this guide is an indispensable investment in your future.

 

Keywords:
obgyn career, gynecology fellowship, obstetrics jobs, post residency guide, medical careers, obgyn job search, contract negotiation, wellness for doctors, reproductive medicine, women's health

Target audience:
obgyn residents, medical students, practicing physicians, hospital administrators, career counselors, gynecology fellows, obstetrics educators, women's health advocates, healthcare recruiters, medical administrators

Genres:
Medical Reference, Career Development, Women's Health, Professional Guide, Educational

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