About Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)

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The Obstetrics/Gynecology Fellowship Match includes the following subspecialties:

• Gynecologic Oncology focuses on the study and treatment of malignancies arising in the female reproductive tract - ovary, endometrium, cervix, vulva, and vagina. Additional information can be found through the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists at www.sgo.org.
  

  Applicants must have completed a residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology.
  

  Gynecologic Oncology fellowships are three years in length.

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine focuses on the advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical, genetic, and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on both the mother and fetus. Additional information can be found through the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at www.smfm.org.
  

  Applicants must have completed a residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology.
  

  Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowships are three years in length.

• Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery focuses on advanced endoscopic procedures in gynecology. Additional information can be found through the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists at www.aagl.com.

  Applicants must have completed a residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology.

  Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery fellowships are two years in length.

• Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology focuses on gynecologic care for pediatric and adolescent patients focusing on routine gynecologic care as well as abnormalities of female development, puberty, minimally invasive surgery in children, and other gynecologic disorders such as adnexal masses.

  Additional information can be found through the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at www.naspag.org.

  Applicants must have completed a residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology.
  

  Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology fellowships are two years in length.

• Reproductive Endocrinology focuses on diagnosing, medical and surgical treatment, as well as laboratory services for a wide variety of reproductive disorders. Additional information can be found through the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at www.socrei.org/.

  Applicants must have completed a residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology.

  Reproductive Endocrinology fellowships are three years in length.

Applicants who have not completed prerequisite Obstetrical and Gynecological training in an accredited ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) program in the U.S. or a similar program in Canada accredited by the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada CANNOT be candidates for the examinations of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology leading to certification in this fellowship.

The following sponsoring organizations for Obstetrics/Gynecology have requested the NRMP conduct a Match:

• Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
• Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Reproductive Endocrinology program directors
• North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

Please refer to the Schedule of Dates for the specific Obstetrics/Gynecology Match dates.

Match Policy

Before registering, please review the SMS Match Participation Agreement. By registering with the Match and submitting a certified rank order list (ROL), applicants and programs agree to abide by the outcome of the Match. Failure to do so is a breach of the Agreement and violators may be subject to penalties under the NRMP's Violations Policy. Both applicants and programs must follow the cardinal rule that neither must ask the other to make a commitment, either verbal or written, before the submission of ROLs. It is to be expected that one may express a high level of interest in the other; however, it is not acceptable for one to ask the other how one will be ranked. The final preference of program directors and applicants as reflected on the certified ROLs will determine the offering of positions and the placement of applicants.

The Application Process

Candidates must apply to the programs of their choice using the method accepted by the program. Gynecologic Oncology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine subspecialties participating in the OB/GYN Fellowship Match for the 2014 appointment year will participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). ERAS, a service developed by the AAMC, transmits application materials via the Internet to programs in residency and selected fellowship specialties. Reproductive Endocrinology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery will not participate in ERAS. A few programs may use their own application for residency. Do not send any program applications for residency to the NRMP.

Program directors review candidates' credentials and, if interested, invite them for interviews. Applicants also are responsible for ensuring that they meet all program prerequisites and institutional policies regarding eligibility for appointment to a fellowship position prior to ranking a program through the NRMP.

Updated 04/11/2013