Medical Education : Residency

Residency

Residents train at the laparoscopy lab.

In partnership with Jackson Memorial Hospital, the program offers 36 categorical positions (nine at each level) as part of its fully accredited four-year residency program. The department values diversity and prides itself in selecting physicians from different social, ethnic, geographic and academic backgrounds. Aside from providing residents with comprehensive training in the discipline of obstetrics and gynecology, the department aims to engage residents in a lifelong commitment to the promotion of women’s health care.

Through lectures, small group conferences, individual instruction, independent reading, and direct patient care, residents will acquire knowledge and skills in:

  • Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Obstetrics and Ambulatory Surgery
  • OB/GYN Triage
  • Primary and Ambulatory Care
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)
  • Research
  • Ultrasound
  • Urogynecology

To satisfy program requirements, residents must complete:

  • 48 weeks of training in gynecology
  • 24 weeks of training in gynecologic oncology
  • 24 weeks of training in maternal-fetal medicine
  • 72 weeks of training in obstetrics
  • 6 weeks of training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
  • 72 weeks of training in surgery
  • 6 weeks of training in ultrasound
  • 6 weeks of training in urogynecology
  • 36 weeks of training at continuity clinics
  • 23 months of training in electives which include primary care, outpatient clinic/ultrasound, subspecialty rotation, and consult service
  • A research project will be presented in the fourth year of training at the annual resident research conference.

Application and Interview Process

The ideal resident for this program is compassionate, well-rounded and has a strong interest in serving in the multiethnic, multilingual, dynamic South Florida community.

The department uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process applications and participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). The deadline to apply is November 15.

If applicants are chosen for an interview, they can expect to be notified sometime between November and December.

Residency Program Contacts

Joseph A. Lucci III, M.D.
Residency Program Director
jlucci@med.miami.edu

Zusel Matos
Sr. Manager, Educational Programs
zmatos@med.miami.edu
305-585-5640

Administrative Office

1611 NW 12th Ave.
Holtz Children’s Hospital, Suite 3062
Miami, FL 33136

Medical Education