Program Overview

Duke’s Obstetrics and Gynecology program is proud and honored to train the next generation of leaders in our field. During the four-year program, trainees gain knowledge, skill, ability and judgment to acquire:

• Confident, high-level, clinical skills and judgment in clinical problem solving for the office and acute care environments.
• Effective utilization of diagnostic techniques and skills for evaluation and management of all patients.
• Proficiency in diagnosis and management of all clinical problems in general obstetrics and gynecology. 
• Exposure and experiences in the subspecialties of gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, complex family planning, urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, and the and ability to identify patients requiring referral to a sub specialist. 
• Exposure to subspecialty fellowships for residents wishing to pursue further training. 
• Effective communication skills with patients, colleagues and support staff in a professional, competent, ethical and caring manner.
• Opportunity to perform and participate in clinical research, various scientific forums and critical analysis of medical literature. 
• Practice competency skills consistent with the ACGME requirements. 
• A commitment to life-long learning through self-education and teaching others. 
• Skills to become advocates for women’s health care on a local, state and national level.