OB/GYN Residency Columbia - Program Director's Welcome
We are delighted that you have taken an interest in our program.
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia OB/GYN Residency Program has continued to have tremendous growth over the past several years. Our department faculty boasts expertise in ultrasonography, maternal-fetal medicine, genetics, benign gynecologic surgery, reproductive endocrinology, family planning, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, colposcopy, vulvar disorders. We have specialized curricula in family planning, ultrasound, minimally invasive surgery, and advocacy. We are proud to be a Ryan Residency Program, training residents in complex family planning in order to practice contraceptive equity and reproductive justice.
Our residents enjoy a comprehensive didactic program which includes twice weekly multidisciplinary conference and core lectures. This includes (but not limited to): Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Colposcopy/Pathology Review, and Fetal Monitoring conferences. We have developed a dedicated simulation curriculum in both obstetrics and gynecology, with access to a state-of-the-art medical simulation center staffed by experts in the field.
We believe in resilience and resident wellness – we have a yearly teambuilding retreat, participate in ACOG Wellness Week, and at least one Grand Rounds per year dedicated to physician wellness. Our resident Wellness Champion leads monthly dedicated wellness sessions.
Recognizing and honoring the diversity of our patient population, we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for patients, residents, faculty, and staff. Our Diversity Council holds book clubs and "meet the author" events, and members of our Department proudly marched in Columbia's PRIDE parade this year. We firmly believe that "representation matters" and diversity is a strength. Being in the capital city allows us to practice various forms of advocacy, including meeting with state legislative representatives and testifying in front of state congressional committees.
OB/GYN resident physicians enjoy a great quality of life in Columbia. We have outstanding restaurants, parks and access to outdoor activities (boating, river rafting, hiking, national forests), museums, breweries, college sports and world-class entertainment venues. We boast excellent year-round weather, and the beach and/or mountains are less than two hours away.
I look forward to meeting you!
