The Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Washington University School of Medicine is a fast paced four years that meet a broad range of educational, vocational, and social needs for the prospective candidate. These are provided in an environment of state of the art care, supportive supervision, and fellowship amongst residents.
With its nationally renowned faculty, its three busy affiliated hospitals and its active part-time teaching faculty, the residency offers candidates the opportunity to graduate amongst the most well educated, experienced and capable practitioners in the country. Opportunities for fellowship training following residency, both within the institution and nationally, are enhanced by the level of training and the national reputation of Washington University School of Medicine and its faculty.
The Washington University School of Medicine postgraduate training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology is located in St. Louis, Missouri at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Missouri Baptist Hospital.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology participates in the National Intern and Resident Matching Program. All candidates are selected on the basis of their application, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview on specified Visiting Days.
Further information is available from:
George A. Macones, M.D.
Professor and Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Washington University School of Medicine
4911 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone (314) 362-7139
Rebecca P. McAlister, M.D.
Professor and Program Director
Washington University School of Medicine
4911 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone (314)362-1016
The department participates in the computerized application process named ERAS. Information and application materials are available in the Dean’s office of your medical school. Graduates of schools outside of the U.S. and Canada may obtain materials from ECFMG.
Ryan Residency Training Program
As part of the residency program, trainees are provided with the opportunity to participate in the Kenneth J. Ryan Residency Training Program in Family Planning. The program trains residents to appreciate the integral role of fertility control in women’s lives and prepares residents to provide expert consultation to other medical specialties regarding family planning and reproductive health issues of women with complicated medical histories.