CREOG Clearinghouse

This is the CREOG Clearinghouse Hotline for Ob-Gyn residency positions. The following information has been updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. All positions are available immediately unless otherwise indicated.

THERE ARE NO PGY 1 POSITION(S) AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

PGY 2 POSITION(S) AVAILABLE

Christiana Care Health Services: Newark, DE
Unexpected PGY-2 position available due to change in programs for family reasons. Position will be available July 1, 2013. Eligible applicants must have successfully completed or will complete 1 year in an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program by June 30, 2013. Please submit the following information for review: 1) Cover letter including reason for leaving current program; 2) Current CV; 3) Your entire ERAS application (Transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, 2, & 3 scores, LOR’s, Personal Statement, MSPE and Common Application Form); 4) CREOG scores for PGY-1 year; 5) Up-to-date ACGME Oplog reports for surgeon and assistant; 6) A letter from your Program Director verifying all of your rotations completed to date with a statement of your standing in the program. An interview is expected prior to acceptance. Email complete applications to Sandi Kardos, Program Coordinator at skardos@christianacare.org. Inquiries or questions can be directed to skardos@christianacare.org Incomplete applications will not be considered. NO FAXES OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (position available July 1, 2013)

Washington Hospital Center: Washington, DC
Unexpected PGY-2 position available due to change in specialty. Position will be available July 1, 2013. Eligible applicants must have successfully completed or will complete 1 year in an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program by June 30, 2013. Please submit the following information for review: 1) Cover letter including reason for leaving current program; 2) Current CV; 3) Your entire ERAS application (Transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, 2, & 3 scores, LOR’s, Personal Statement, MSPE and Common Application Form); 4) CREOG scores for PGY-1 year; 5) Up-to-date ACGME Oplog reports for surgeon and assistant; 6) A letter from your Program Director verifying all of your rotations completed to date with a statement of your standing in the program. Washington Hospital Center sponsors J-1 visas only. International medical graduates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident and must also submit a copy of a valid ECFMG Certificate. An interview is expected prior to acceptance. Letter of reference may be requested of qualified candidates. Email complete applications to Mary Nguyen, Program Manager at mary.p.nguyen@medstar.net. Inquiries or questions can be directed to mary.p.nguyen@medstar.net. Incomplete applications will not be considered. NO FAXES OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
(position available July 1, 2013)

Washington University School of Medicine: St. Louis, MO
Unexpected PGY–2 position available starting June 10, 2013. Interested applicants must have successfully completed one year of training in a fully accredited ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program. Candidates should provide a copy of entire ERAS application, including an updated CV with cover letter, and updated personal statement, USMLE transcript (Step 1&2), medical school transcript, Dean’s letter and 3 letters of recommendation. One of these letters should be authored by the current program director and must include a summary of your performance to date, a list of satisfactorily completed program rotations with dates, rotation evaluations, current ACGME – op–log report, and your CREOG in training exam scores. International medical graduates must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident or have a J–1 sponsored visa and must also submit a copy of a valid ECFMG Certificate. All materials should be e-mailed to Patti Sasse: e-mail sassep@wudosis.wustl.edu No phone calls please. (position available June 10, 2013)

The University of Toledo Medical Center; Toledo, OH
PGY – 2 position available July 1, 2013. Interested candidates MUST have successfully completed one year of training in an accredited ACGME obstetrics/gynecology residency program, no exceptions will be considered. Email your complete ERAS application, a cover letter including reasons for leaving your current program, 2 LORs: one letter must be from your program director and include verification that you have finished or will have finished the PGY 1 in good standing and it must also include a summative competency based performance evaluation. We will also need a current CV, medical school transcript, diploma, dean’s letter, CREOG score, and USMLE step 1, 2 and if applicable 3. A current ACGME Oplog case report is required. International medical graduates must be a US citizen, a US permanent resident, or have a J-1 ECFMG sponsored visa and must also submit a copy of a valid ECFMG certificate. Email ONLY all of the above mentioned materials to Amy.Flack@utoledo.edu PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS (position available July 1, 2013)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center: Brooklyn, NY
PGY-2 position available July 1, 2013. Interested candidates MUST have successfully completed one year of training in an accredited ACGME Obstetrics/Gynecology residency program, NO exceptions. Email your complete ERAS application, a cover letter including reasons for leaving your current program, 3 LORs: one letter of recommendation from your current program director which should include verification that you have finished the PGY1 year in good standing, rotations, with dates and rotation specific evaluations, as well as a summative competency-based performance evaluation. The other two letters of recommendation must be from attending physicians at your current program. We will also need CREOG scores and USMLE/COMLEX step 1, 2 and 3, if available. Be sure to include your current ACGME Oplog Case Reports. Email ONLY all the above materials to obresidency@downstate.edu. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (position available July 1, 2013)

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center: Chicago, IL
Unexpected PGY-2 position available for July 1, 2013. Eligible applicants must be currently in an ACGME accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program. Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter addressing the reason for leaving the current program. We request a copy of your complete ERAS application including CV, 3 letters of recommendation from attending physicians in your current program (we understand your need for confidentiality and we will only contact references after determining you are one of the final candidates for the position), a letter of recommendation from your current program director verifying your training and documenting your current status in the program, and a list of completed rotations. Please also include copies of your semi-annual evaluation, as well as, your rotation evaluations, certification that you are in your first year of training in good standing, Dean’s Letter, medical school transcript, CREOG scores, USMLE Step 1, 2 and (Step 3 if applicable) and current ACGME Oplog Reports. Email the complete application to Angel Page-Rivers, Residency Coordinator at angelsmedstudents@mercy-chicago.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit our website at www.mercyob.com for information regarding our program as well as sample contract and benefits package. Please do not contact via phone, mail or fax. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. (position available July 1, 2013)

Saint Barnabas Medical Center: Livingston, NJ
PGY-2 position available July 1, 2013. Interested applicants must have successfully completed 12 months of training in a fully accredited ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program. Candidates should provide a copy of an entire ERAS application, a current ACGME Op-Log report, CREOG scores, USMLE transcripts, medical school transcripts, Dean’s letter and three letters of recommendation. One of these letters should be authored by your current Program Director and must include a summary of your performance to date along with a list of your satisfactorily completed program rotations. All material should be sent to: Joann Toolan, Ob/Gyn Residency Program Coordinator by e-mail (jtoolan@barnabashealth.org). No phone calls. (position available July 1, 2013)

William Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak, MI
PGY-2 position available July 1, 2013 for 2013-2014 academic year. Interested applicants must have successfully completed 12 months of training in a fully accredited ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program. Candidates should provide a copy of an entire ERAS application, including an updated CV, an updated personal statement detailing your interest in our program, USMLE transcripts (steps 1, 2 and 3, if available), medical school transcripts, Dean’s letter and three letters of recommendation. One of these letters should be authored by your current Program Director and must include a summary of your performance to date, a list of your satisfactorily completed program rotations with dates, a current ACGME Op-Log report, and your CREOG In-Training Exam scores. All materials should be sent to: Lauren Shamoun, Ob/Gyn Residency Program Coordinator by e-mail (Lauren.Shamoun@beaumont.edu). E-mail only-no phone calls. (position available July 1, 2013)

Saint Peters University Hospital: New Brunswick, NJ
A PGY-2 position is available July 1, 2013. Interested candidates must have successfully completed, or will complete by June 30 2012, at least one year of training in an ACGME accredited OB/GYN Residency Program without exception. The following materials will be required for application review: 1) a cover letter addressing the reason for leaving the current program; 2) your entire ERAS application (CV, Transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX scores, LOR’s, and Common Application Form), 3) current Personal Statement 4) letter from your Program Director verifying all your rotations completed to date with a statement of your standing in the program, 5) CREOG scores, and 6) USMLE Step 3 scores if available. EMAIL ONLY all materials to mhobler@saintptersuh.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered until such time as the application is 100% complete. No Faxes, FedEx Packages, or paper of any sort will be accepted! NO CALLS PLEASE! (position available July 1, 2013).

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ
PGY-2 year position opening June, 2013. Interested candidates must have completed a minimum one year of training in an ACGME fully accredited ob-gyn residency program by July 2012. Applicants must have taken and passed USMLE Steps I, II. Interested candidates should forward cover letter, entire original ERAS application with CV, current personal statement including reason for leaving current program, 3 letters of recommendation (one MUST be from the current Program Director), Dean’s Letter, copy of up-to-date ACGME Case Log reports (OB summary, GYN Summary and Primary Care Summary), duty hours documentation for the past year, and CREOG scores to: Sharon Hinton, Residency Program Coordinator via fax (973) 923-7497. International medical graduates must include ECFMG certificate, must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. (position available June 2, 2013)

Lenox Hill Hospital: New York, NY
Lenox Hill Hospital, a member of the North Shore/LIJ Health System in New York City will have a PGY-2 position available on January 1, 2013 due to a career change. Interested applicants must have successfully completed PGY 1 level training on June 30, 2012 and currently in a PGY-2 position in an ACGME accredited program. The following documents are required for application review: 1) Cover letter including reasons for leaving current program. 2) Complete Eras application including transcripts, USMLE scores (steps I and II) and steps III if available. 3) letters of recommendation with Dean’s letter, CV and personal statement. 3) PGY-1 CREOG score 4) Block rotation schedule for PGY-1 year. 5) Letter from current Program Director with dates verifying that all rotations have been completed with competency based summary evaluation and confirmation of satisfactory standing in the program 6) Operative case log reports 7) Two additional letters of reference from members of the faculty attesting to your competency. International Medical Graduates must include ECFMG certificates and must be US citizen or have valid working visa which you will include with documents. No phone calls or emails, please. Applicants should mail all documents to: AnnMarie Breda, Ph.D., Department of Ob/Gyn, Lenox Hill Hospital, 130 East 77th Street, 2 Black Hall , New York, New York 10075 (position available January 1, 2013)

PGY 3 POSITION(S) AVAILABLE

Cedars Sinai Medical Center: Los Angeles, CA
PGY-3 Ob/Gyn resident to begin July 1, 2013. Candidates must have successfully completed two years of training in an ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program by June 30, 2013. Applicants must submit the following: 1. ERAS application; 2. USMLE scores; 3. CREOG exam scores; 4. 3 Letters of recommendations; 5. Medical school transcripts; 6. Dean’s letter; and 7. Copy of active state license or ATS number. In addition, send a letter describing why you want to change programs and a letter from your program director describing your performance to date. Send to: Bryna Harwood, MD, Program Director by e-mail Bryna.Harwood@cshs.org or fax to 310-423-0313. (position available July 1, 2013)
University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL

Unexpected PGY-3 position available July 1, 2013. Applicants must complete a full PGY-2 year in an ACGME-accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency program by June 30, 2013. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing the reason for leaving the current program. We request a copy of your complete ERAS application including CV, 2 letters of recommendation from attending physicians in your current program, a letter of recommendation from your current program director verifying your training and documenting your current status in the program, and a list of completed rotations. Please also include copies of your yearly evaluations, as well as, your rotation evaluations, certification that you have completed the first year in good standing, Dean’s Letter, medical school transcript, CREOG scores, USMLE Step 1, 2 and Step 3 and current ACGME Oplog Reports. Please email the complete application to Carol Johns, Residency Coordinator at cjohns@usouthal.edu Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact via phone, mail or fax. (position available July 1, 2013)

UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School: New Brunswick, NJ
PGY3 position available July 1, 2013. Candidates must be in the processes of completing their second year of OBGYN residency. No other specialties are permitted. Candidates should email the following: Cover letter explaining your reason for leaving current program and complete ERAS application (must include ERAS page: “USMLE Certified Transcript of Scores,” CV, copy of medical school transcript, Dean’s letter, letters of recommendation and personal statement). Applicants should also send CREOG scores and letters of recommendation from ObGyn residency. References will not be contacted unless you are being strongly considered for the position. You will be able to determine when and if references are contacted. Send email to Nancy Mastrogiovanni at mastrona@umdnj.edu with subject: “Pgy3 Opening.” DO NOT CALL. Any questions you may have should be sent via email to mastrona@umdnj.edu. Please see our website at: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/departments_institutes/obgyn/residency/about.html (position available July 1, 2013)

University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY
Unexpected PGY-3 opening effective July 1, 2013. Candidates must have completed two years of training in OB/GYN in an ACGME accredited program prior to July 1, 2013. E-mail ERAS application including your CV, current personal statement including reason for leaving current program, Medical School Transcript, three current letters of recommendation, your CREOG Scores, Board Scores (USMLE Step I and Step 2 and Step 3 if applicable) and copy of up-to-date ACGME Case Log reports summaries (Operative: OB and GYN; and Primary Care) to acaster@buffalo.edu. IMG Applicants must provide a copy of a valid ECFMG Certificate as well as proof of visa status. We currently accept J-1 Visas only. If not e-mail accessible, fax to (716) 888-3833. E-mail or fax only, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Any questions you may have, please relay them via e-mail only. (MUST BE ABLE TO START BY July 1, 2013)

New York Methodist Hospital: Brooklyn, NY
Unexpected Categorical PGY-3 position available for July 1, 2013. Eligible applicants must be currently in an ACGME accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program. Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter addressing the reason for leaving the current program. We request a copy of your complete ERAS application including CV, 3 letters of recommendation from attending physicians in your current program, a letter of recommendation from your current program director verifying your training and documenting your current status in the program, and a list of completed rotations. Please also include copies of your semi-annual evaluation, as well as, your rotation evaluations, certification that you are in good standing, Dean’s Letter, medical school transcript, CREOG scores, USMLE Step 1, 2 and (Step 3 if applicable) and current ACGME Oplog Reports. Email the complete application to Christina Louisa, Residency Coordinator at cms9001@nyp.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. (position available July 1, 2013)

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University: Detroit, MI
Unanticipated PGY 3 opening due to resident leaving for family relocation. Position available July 1, 2013. Candidates must have successfully completed two years of training in an ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program by June 30, 2013. Email cover letter, CV, copy of ERAS application, Dean’s letter, including copy of USMLE Part I, II, III scores, CREOG scores, ACGME OpLog Report and 3 current letters of recommendation to Debbie Paduchowski at dpaducho@med.wayne.edu. References will not be contacted unless you are strongly being considered for the position, and you will be apprised before references are contacted. Please see our website http://obgyn.med.wayne.edu/residency/index.php for information on our program. Email only. (position available as of July 1, 2013)

University of Nebraska Medical Center: Omaha, NE
PGY-3 position available starting July 1, 2013. Interested candidates must have successfully completed PGY-2 year of training in an ACGME accredited Ob-Gyn residency. Please email your complete ERAS application with updated CV, Dean’s letter, USMLE (or COMLEX) Step 1, 2, and 3 results and medical school transcripts. A personal statement must be included explaining your reasons for choosing to leave your current training program. Two letters of recommendation from your current program and a letter from your current program director are required. The program director letter must include a competency based summary evaluation, a statement documenting your current status in the program, a current ACGME Op-Log report, CREOG scores and a summary of the rotations you have completed including dates. Email or fax complete information to Janice Golka, jgolka@unmc.edu or 402-559-9080. Incomplete applications will not be considered. E-mail and fax only, no phone calls please. (position available July 1, 2013)

East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Systems: Greenville, NC
Two PGY3 positions are available starting July 1, 2013. Applicants must complete a full PGY-2 year in an ACGME-accredited residency program June 30, 2013, or be currently in the third year of training in an ACGME-accredited residency program. Please submit an email application to Anita Holley, OBGYN Residency Coordinator at holleya@ecu.edu. No phone calls will be accepted. Complete applications will include a cover letter with your reason for leaving your current program, your current CV, an ERAS application including copy of MSPE and official transcript of medical school grades, USMLE Step 1,2, and 3 scores, CREOG scores for PGY-1 and PGY-2 years, two letters of recommendation from current attending physicians at your program, a letter from your current program director verifying your training and good standing, an updated Op-Log report and finally a list of completed rotations including dates, rotation-specific evaluations, and a summary of competency-based performance evaluation. Information about the University and residency programs can be found online at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/obgyn/index.cfm and . (position available July 1, 2013)

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; Baltimore, MD
Unexpected PGY3 position available. Interested candidates must have successfully completed two years of training in an ACGME accredited Ob/Gyn residency program as of July 1, 2013. Please forward the following materials for application review: 1) cover letter including the reason for leaving current program, 2) complete ERAS application including (Common Application Form, Transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX scores (step 1 and 2), 3 Ltrs of Recommendation, Dean’s Ltr, CV and personal statement, 3) CREOG scores, 4) Rotation schedule of your PGY-1 year and letter from your Program Director verifying all rotations have been completed to date with a statement of your standing in the program. EMAIL ONLY to Mary Kennedy, Program Coordinator, at mkennedy@lifebridgehealth.org. International medical graduates must include a copy of a valid ECFMG certificate (we do not offer H-1 visa). EMAIL ONLY – NO FAXES OR MAILED PAPER APPLICATIONS AND NO PHONE CALLS (position available as of July 1, 2013)

PGY 4 POSITION(S) AVAILABLE

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga: Chattanooga, TN
PGY-4 position available immediately. Eligible applicants must be satisfactorily completing (or have recently satisfactorily completed) full PGY-1, 2 and 3 years in an ACGME-accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency program. No visa sponsorship is available. We invite you to apply by submitting the following documents by email to Paula.Barnett@Erlanger.org: 1) your cover letter including your reason for leaving your current program; 2) your up-dated Curriculum Vitae; 3) your prior full ERAS application including your MSPE (“Dean’s Letter”) and official transcript of your medical school grades; 4) your scores from USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (and, if available, Step 3); 5) all of your CREOG scores to date; 6) two letters of recommendation from current faculty members at your program, sent directly from each faculty member to us; 7) a letter from current program director, sent directly to us, verifying your prior training and good standing in that program, including a list of completed rotations with dates, rotation-specific evaluations, and a summary of competency-based performance evaluation; and 8) written permission to contact your PD and references. (position available July 1, 2013)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Amarillo, TX
PGY4 position available July 1, 2013. Interested applicants must have completed the PGY3 year in an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency by 7/1/13. Please submit via e-mail (1) a cover letter indicating the reason for leaving your current residency (2) complete ERAS application (3) a letter from your current program director including a mention of your standing, a competency-based summative evaluation of your performance, and a listing of your completed rotations (4) a current, complete listing of your case logs and your CREOG scores. IMG applicants must include a copy of a valid ECGMG Certificate. The institution accepts only the J-1 visa. A candidate must have passed USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1, 2, 3 and Clinical Knowledge/Clinical Skills. Please submit these documents to Sue Newbill Hall, Program Coordinator at sue.hall@ttuhsc.edu. Applications cannot be accepted via fax or surface or overnight mail. (position available July 1, 2013)

Lutheran Medical Center: Brooklyn, NY
Candidates for this vacancy should send the following via e-mail (no phone calls or faxes) – 1. cover letter that reflects the reason for transfer; 2. ERAS application; 3. CV; 4. USMLE step 1 2 and 3 scores; 5. CREOG scores ; 6. 2 letters of recommendation from current faculty Attending physicians; 7. Letter from current program director noting current standing in the program; and, 8. Case logs. E-mail address alefkovic@lmcmc.com, Attention Amy Lefkovic, MHA, Residency Coordinator. (position available immediately)