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Training the OB-GYNs of Tomorrow

The FIU/Baptist Health OB-GYN Residency Program provides structured, progressive clinical experiences across ambulatory care, labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery, and core subspecialty rotations distributed throughout all postgraduate years to ensure comprehensive preparation for independent practice in obstetrics and gynecology or advanced subspecialty training.

Residents train within Baptist Health South Florida, a large, high-acuity healthcare system that serves a diverse patient population and provides extensive exposure to routine, complex and emergent obstetric and gynecologic care.

Where you will train

Baptist Hospital

Baptist Hospital of Miami, the flagship of Baptist Health with over 900 beds, is a nationally recognized destination for advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care, offering leading-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and the distinction of being Florida’s first and only six-time Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence.

Primary clinical training site for obstetrics rotations. Other rotations within this site include antepartum, ambulatory, and gynecology oncology.

South Miami Hospital

For more than 65 years, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital has provided trusted, advanced care to southern Miami-Dade County with 24/7 emergency services, specialty expertise in heart, lung, spine, and bariatrics, leading-edge procedures and diagnostics, and comprehensive family care including a Level III NICU and maternity services.

Primary clinical site for gynecology, urogynecology, and ER/ICU rotations. Other rotations within this site include gynecologic oncology, and antepartum.

Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute

High Performing Cancer Institute, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute is a primary clinical site for gynecology oncology and destination cancer center offering world-class care through groundbreaking treatments like proton therapy, advanced research and a renowned team of specialists as part of South Florida’s largest cancer program.

  • Planned Parenthood – Kendall Health Center

    Clinical experience in complex family planning and reproductive health.

  • Conceptions Florida

    Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) training site.

Curriculum

Our curriculum combines high-volume obstetric and gynecologic training with dedicated subspecialty, ambulatory and elective experiences to develop confident, compassionate, and highly skilled obstetrician-gynecologists. Rotations are six weeks each. The obstetrics days and nights rotation is split into three weeks on days and three weeks on nights.

  • Program Highlights

    Comprehensive Clinical Training

    Residents gain experience across the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology through high-volume clinical training in a diverse patient population. Graduated responsibility and close faculty supervision foster the confidence and skills needed for independent practice.

    Surgical Experience and Training

    Our residents receive progressive surgical training from experienced gynecologic surgeons with extensive exposure to minimally invasive, vaginal, abdominal and robotic surgery. Robotic simulation and hands-on training prepare residents for robotic certification and modern surgical practice.

    Subspecialty Exposure

    Residents rotate through all major OB-GYN subspecialties, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology, Complex Family Planning, and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Elective rotations during PGY3 and PGY4 years allow residents to further explore their career interests.

    Academic Curriculum

    A structured didactic curriculum includes weekly protected educational conferences, simulation, CREOG exam prep, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality conferences, and hands-on workshops designed to prepare residents for both clinical practice and board certification.

    Simulation

    Residency begins with a comprehensive intern boot camp and continues throughout all four years using the state-of-the-art simulation centers at Baptist Health Miami and Florida International University. Simulation reinforces surgical skills, obstetric emergencies, ultrasound and team-based communication in a safe learning environment.

    Research and Quality Improvement

    Residents are paired with faculty mentors who support scholarly activity, quality improvement and research throughout residency. Protected educational time and structured mentorship help residents develop projects that advance women's healthcare and prepare them for academic careers or fellowship.

    Advocacy, Leadership, and Professional Development

    Residents are encouraged to become physician leaders through advocacy, community engagement, quality improvement, and organized medicine. A dedicated Business of Medicine curriculum during the PGY4 year prepares graduates for the financial, legal, administrative and leadership aspects of independent practice.

    Mentorship and Wellness

    We are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where residents thrive both personally and professionally. Residents are paired with dedicated faculty mentors who provide guidance throughout residency and beyond. In addition to longitudinal faculty mentorship, residents receive protected half-day wellness sessions throughout the year to focus on personal well-being, medical appointments, family responsibilities or simply to recharge. In addition, to promote balance and reduce fatigue, night rotations are intentionally limited to three-week blocks before transitioning back to daytime schedules. We believe that supporting our residents both professionally and personally creates compassionate physicians and resilient leaders.

  • PGY1
    PGY1 Rotations
    RotationsLength
    Obstetrics days and nights (3 blocks)18 weeks
    Antepartum & Ultrasound6 weeks
    Gynecologic Oncology6 weeks
    Gynecology6 weeks
    Emergency Department / Intensive Care Unit6 weeks
    Complex Family Planning6 weeks
  • PGY2
    PGY2 Rotations
    RotationsLength
    Obstetrics days and nights (2 blocks)12 weeks
    Obstetrics Day Rotation6 weeks
    Ambulatory6 weeks
    Gynecologic Oncology6 weeks
    Gynecology6 weeks
    Urogynecology6 weeks
    Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility6 weeks
  • PGY3
    PGY3 Rotations
    RotationsLength
    Obstetrics days and nights (2 blocks)12 weeks
    Antepartum and High-Risk Obstetrics6 weeks
    Ambulatory6 weeks
    Gynecologic Oncology6 weeks
    Gynecology6 weeks
    Urogynecology6 weeks
    Elective6 weeks
  • PGY4
    PGY4 Rotations
    RotationsLength
    Obstetrics days and nights (2 blocks)12 weeks
    Ambulatory and Business of Medicine6 weeks
    Gynecologic Oncology6 weeks
    Gynecology (2 blocks)12 weeks
    Electives (2 blocks)12 weeks
  • Elective Options
    • Breast Health
    • Global Health
    • Rural Health
    • Community Health
    • OB-GYN subspecialty training
    • Residents may submit a proposal to the program director should they wish to design their own PGY4 elective based on their interests and career trajectory
  • Didactics, conferences and other curricula
    • Weekly protected time for didactics and/or simulation
    • Simulation training at Baptist Health Education Center in Miami and Albert & Debbie Taño Medical Simulation Center at FIU Medicine for obstetric emergencies, ultrasound, procedures, surgical skills, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and more
    • Robotic certification process beginning as PGY1
    • Family Planning PACE Curriculum
    • Research and quality improvement didactics and roadmap
    • Business of medicine curriculum
    • CREOG in-house exam prep didactics
    • Monthly M&M conferences and journal club

    We pair protected learning time with an innovative curriculum that covers every CREOG objective to fully prepare residents for board certification and independent practice.

Program Application Requirements

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional talent to serve the South Florida community.

Acceptance/admission to the program is contingent on the submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Residency/Fellowship Prerequisites

  • Graduate from an LCME-accredited, AOA-accredited, or internationally recognized medical school
  • Be eligible for Florida medical licensure
  • Complete ECFMG certification if applicable
  • Meet all institutional appointment requirements prior to matriculation
  • Applicants must be legally eligible to train in the United States. The program welcomes U.S. citizens, permanent residents and applicants eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship. Only J-1 visa sponsorship is available.

Application Requirements

  • ResidencyCAS application
  • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2-CE) with passing scores. Step 2 CK/COMLEX Level 2-CE scores must be received by the program before the National Resident Matching Program rank list deadline.
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation
  • Personal statement
  • One Standardized Letter of Evaluation
  • Two to three traditional letters of recommendation

Interview Communication Preferences

  • Pre-Interview Release Communication Preferences
    • This program only reviews applications from applicants who have signaled: No
    • The program requests any updates to the application after the application deadline (September 17, 2026) but before interview offers are released (October 27, 2026) be communicated by (select one): Updating ResidencyCAS directly
  • Post-Interview Release Communication Preferences
    • After interview offers have been made, the program requests that faculty, medical school officials, and other proxies DO contact the program to solicit additional interviews.
    • The program requests that any updates to the applications after interviews are released (October 17, 2026) be communicated by (select one): Emailing the Program Administrator
  • Post-Interview Communication Preferences
    • The program requests that applicants DO send thank-you emails or letters to the program, residents, or interviewers.
    • The program WILL accept or review additional communication from faculty/medical school officials/proxies after interviews are complete.
    • This program will only communicate with applicants to answer questions about the program and will not respond to other communication from the applicants. Yes
    • The program offers “second look” visits. Yes
    • If offered, “second looks” will only be offered after the program certifies its rank list. Yes
    • The program accepts Letters of Intent (LOIs) from applicants. Yes

*The program reserves the right to extend the application deadline and interview offers. Any updates to the application timeline will be communicated through the program website and ResidencyCAS.

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