Obstetrics & Gynecology Education
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Training at the Top

Join the best obstetrics and gynecology program in Michigan where, every day, we improve the lives of real individuals, in our clinics and around the world.

Welcome to OBGYN

The U-M Medical School Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to academic excellence. 

That means our world-class faculty are dedicated to our students, residents, and fellows — from the classroom to their transition into practitioners or academics of the highest quality. We prepare students with a breadth of knowledge that spans all aspects of the OBGYN specialty and the scientific basis of our subspecialties. 

Become your best, in a department where unprecedented research leads to groundbreaking translational medicine. Where, every day, we improve the lives of real women, in our clinics and around the world.

"We train and educate future physicians and leaders to improve women’s health care here and across the world."

Dr. Maya Hammoud
Chief of Women’s Health Division J. Robert Willson Research Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Medical Education

A unique educational experience that involves close interaction with house staff and faculty, and a hands-on approach to learning by doing.

Fellowships & Advanced Training Programs

Providing trainees with expertise in a variety of ACGME-accredited and non-ACGME-accredited OBGYN subspecialties.

OBGYN Residency Program

A comprehensive residents-in-training program that provides trainees with an education in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology.

Ongoing Educational Opportunities

Planning and producing more than 100 activities for physicians and healthcare professionals annually.

See why our trainees think Ann Arbor is the perfect place to explore your interests and find balance while you study and work at Michigan Medicine.

 

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Connections Make Us Stronger

We coordinate and facilitate the educational efforts within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology by cultivating an environment of shared expertise and faculty development.

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Upcoming Events

Learn more about our upcoming educational events.

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Black Maternal Health Week Social Media Blast Out
Follow along & engage with the Michigan Medicine Social Media Channels!
Black Maternal Health Week: OB-GYN Grand Rounds
Grand Rounds featuring guest speaker Courtney D. Townsel, MD, MSc.
OBGYN 2024 Black Maternal Health Grand Rounds
Black Maternal Health Café
A transformative community gathering, hosted by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Department of Psychiatry and Community Health Services, to shine a light on disparities in Black maternal health and uplift the incredible victories fueling Black maternal joy.
Pregnant While Black: Discussion and Panel Presentation
An expert panel on a holistic approach to maternal and infant health.
Nurturing Lives: A Day of Reflection on Black Maternal Health and its Impact on All Communities
We invite you to take this day to reflect on how Black maternal health impacts your life and the lives of those around you.
Vicarious Racism: Not All Wounds are Visible
Join our virtual lunch and learn about vicarious racism led by Anita Malone, M.D. (OB-GYN) and Polly Gipson Allen, Ph.D. (Psychiatry).
The Wrap Podcast: Birthing Equity: Critical conversations and a Call to Action during Black Maternal Health Week
“The Wrap,” a weekly podcast from Michigan Medicine Headlines, featuring an episode titled “Birthing Equity: Critical Conversations and a Call to Action during Black Maternal Health Week.”
Women's Health Luncheon
Join us May 2 for an engaging afternoon dedicated to improving care for all women.
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First Annual OBGYN/RSP Research Day
Join us for a day of celebrating research, collaboration, and innovation.
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Department News
2023 Women's Health Innovation Fund Award Recipients
Award recipients are advancing innovative research that has the potential to transform women's health.
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Health Lab
Clinical trial aims to treat HPV, cervical lesions without surgery
Patients can now enroll in a clinical trial to test a groundbreaking nonsurgical treatment for cervical lesions that affect nearly 300,000 women in the United States every year.
Health Lab
Fitness instructor, backpacker returns to active lifestyle after years of pain from endometriosis
Woman seeks answers for painful periods, leading to the discovery of endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, organ inflammation and appendix cancer
Research News
U-M team to study impact of reproductive health policy changes on women's mental health
A team led by Vanessa Dalton, MD, MPH, and Kara Zivin, PhD, has received a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study the mental health impacts of recent changes in reproductive health policy.
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Health Lab
Medicaid eligibility during pandemic led to increased postpartum coverage, study suggests
Medicaid eligibility during pandemic led to increased postpartum coverage, study suggests
Ability For Life Website Landing Page
Department News
New Website for Adolescents with Disabilities to Learn about Reproductive Health
New website to help adolescents with disabilities learn about reproductive health.