Obstetrics Program Track

The OB Track is designed to provide an in-depth, focused training experience in obstetrics and
women's health for one resident per year. This track aims to enhance the resident’s clinical skills,
knowledge, and experience in managing a broad range of obstetric cases, preparing them for
potential fellowships or advanced practice in women's health.

• Develop proficiency in managing labor and delivery, including vaginal deliveries, the use of obstetric interventions, and emergency procedures.
• Perineal repair of first and second-degree lacerations.
• Gain experience in prenatal and postnatal care, including routine and high-risk pregnancies
• OB/GYN ultrasound training, provided by Emory FM/OB faculty.

• Understand the pathophysiology of common and complex obstetric conditions.
• Stay updated with the latest research and guidelines in obstetrics and women's health.
• Lead 2 OB-related didactics topics in PGY-2 and PGY-3.
• Assist in leading 1 OB workshop for the residency program in PGY-2 and PGY-3.
• Attend additional CME for OB/GYN topics at least one conference. Possible options include:
  ALSO course
  AAFP FFCPC (July/August)
  FMX GYN workshops

• Foster skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication in a high-stress environment
• Prepare for fellowship opportunities or advanced practice roles by gaining relevant experience and knowledge

 

Eligibility:

• Applications are open to residents in good standing who have demonstrated strong performance in family medicine and a particular interest in obstetrics and women's health.
• A maximum of 1 resident per year will be selected for the track.
• Applications will be open in the Spring with an expected start date of July 1.

Selection Criteria:

• Strong academic performance and evaluations from faculty.
• Demonstrated interest in obstetrics through participation in related activities or electives.
• A personal statement outlining the resident’s goals and commitment to the OB track.
• Interviews with the selection committee, including OB faculty and program director.

Curriculum Components

1. Clinical Electives:

• OB/GYN L&D rotations (5 months minimum, 3 electives): Residents will spend time in OB/GYN labor and delivery units to gain hands-on experience.
  • Elective 1: [PGY-2]
  • Elective 2: [PGY-3]
  • Elective 3: [PGY-3]
• GYN Procedures (1-2 months of electives): Residents will rotate through the Women’s Health/GYN department at ESJH.
• Residents will rotate through the O4W Women’s Health Clinic.
• Residents may seek out extra opportunities at the Dunwoody Procedure Clinic.

2. Vaginal Deliveries:

• Minimum Requirement: 60 vaginal deliveries.
• Aim: 80 vaginal deliveries.
• Residents will be closely monitored to ensure they meet the required number of deliveries, with support provided as necessary to achieve the target.
  
  

3. C-Section Exposure:

• Objective: To provide residents with exposure to and experience in performing and assisting with cesarean sections.
• Exposure Plan: Residents will have opportunities to observe and participate in C-sections during their OB/GYN L&D electives and other relevant rotations.
• Aim: 20 C-sections scrubbed in as either first or second assist.
• Documentation: Residents will document their C-section experience, including involvement in procedures.

• Residents may apply beginning March 1st of their PGY-1 year and must apply by October 1st of their PGY-2 year.
• Application must include their CV and a 1-page personal statement submitted via email to the OB Track Director and cc to the Residency Program Director.
• The selection committee will review applications and conduct interviews as needed.

 

Ongoing Evaluation: Quarterly feedback from OB track leadership.

Final Evaluation: A comprehensive review at the end of the OB track, including selfassessment, supervisor evaluations, and a summary of clinical experiences and skills
acquired documented in New Innovations.

 

• OB Track Director: Dr. Amir Antonios (amir.a.antonios@emory.edu)
• FM Residency Program Director: Dr. Kim Thompson (kthom91@emory.edu)
• OB Track Faculty:

o Dr. Kim Le (thien-kim.le@emory.edu)
o Dr. Oguchi Nwosu (oonwosu@emory.edu)
o Dr. Batare Okivie (batare.andrea.okivie@emory.edu)