GME Development Series: Strategies to Develop OB/GYN Residency Programs in Rural and Underserved Settings

This webinar highlights strategies and considerations for starting and expanding OB/GYN residency programs in rural and underserved settings. Training options, common challenges and resources to support such residency development are discussed.

Objectives:

• Understand the growing need for OB/GYN in rural and underserved settings
• Compare OB/GYN training options (i.e. rural track, teaching health center)
• Discuss challenges and solutions related to development of OB/GYN residency programs
• Review tools and resources to support the development and maintenance of OB/GYN residency programs

Speakers:

• Lori Rodefeld, MS, Director of GME Development, Rural Residency Planning and Development and Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Technical Assistance Centers
• Ryan Spencer, MD, MS, FACOG, Director of OB/GYN Residency Rural Track – UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health