Obstetrics and Gynecology Career Advising Toolkit

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Career Advising Toolkit provides UCR School of Medicine students with resources to explore obstetrics and gynecology, connect with specialty-specific mentors, understand the training pathway, and prepare for residency application success.

Explore Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology Career Pathway

Learn about the journey to becoming an obstetrics and gynecology physician, including medical school preparation, residency training, fellowship opportunities, and career options.

Access Obstetrics and Gynecology Training Pathway and Career Roadmap

Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialty Profile

Explore information about obstetrics and gynecology as a specialty, including career pathways, clinical experiences, and opportunities available to medical students.

This resource can help students:

• Understand the scope of obstetrics and gynecology practice
• Learn about prenatal care, labor and delivery, gynecologic care, and reproductive health
• Explore specialty-specific clinical experiences
• Identify opportunities for career exploration

Obstetrics and gynecology physicians provide comprehensive care across a wide range of women's and reproductive health needs, including pregnancy, childbirth, gynecologic conditions, and preventive care. The specialty emphasizes clinical decision-making, procedural skills, continuity of care, teamwork, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Select the "Specialty Profiles" tab to explore specialty information, clinical experiences, career pathways, and opportunities available to medical students.

Preparing for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

Specialty-Specific Residency Resources

Access resources designed to help students understand obstetrics and gynecology residency expectations and develop an effective application strategy.

Resources include:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Application Handout
• Residency Application Guidance from Program Directors Association

Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialty Bootcamp

Learn from obstetrics and gynecology physicians and specialty leaders about specialty exploration, clinical rotations, and residency preparation.

Topics include:

• Exploring obstetrics and gynecology as a specialty
• Understanding obstetric and gynecologic patient care
• Preparing for obstetrics and gynecology clinical rotations
• Building a competitive residency application
• Preparing for residency interviews
• Transitioning successfully into residency training

View Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialty Bootcamp Video

Mentorship and Advising

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Advisors

Connect with obstetrics and gynecology faculty advisors who provide specialty-specific guidance throughout medical school and residency preparation.

Faculty advisors can assist with:

• Specialty exploration
• Obstetrics and gynecology clinical rotation planning
• Research and scholarly opportunities
• Residency application preparation
• Career planning

Faculty Advisor

Jasmine Correa, MD
UC Riverside School of Medicine

Research and Scholarly Opportunities

Explore opportunities to participate in obstetrics and gynecology-related research and scholarly activities.

Visit the Scholarly Activities Portal to learn about available projects, mentorship opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Student Community

Obstetrics and Gynecology Student Interest Group

Mission

The OBGYN Student Interest Group at UCRSOM fosters a supportive community of medical students passionate about advancing compassionate, equitable care for women and birthing people. Through physician mentorship, networking opportunities, community engagement, and hands-on learning experiences, including clinical skills workshops and simulation training, we aim to inspire and prepare future physicians to explore and pursue careers in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Our mission is to cultivate professional growth, service, and advocacy while empowering students to become knowledgeable, empathetic leaders in women's and reproductive health.

Connect with peers and participate in obstetrics and gynecology specialty exploration activities through the Obstetrics and Gynecology Student Interest Group. Opportunities include:

• Specialty education sessions
• Obstetrics and gynecology skills workshops
• Simulation activities
• Physician mentorship opportunities
• Professional development activities
• Community engagement and outreach

Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group Leadership

Faculty Advisor                                                                                               
Natalie Rivera, MD

Student Leaders

Ally Zweigle
Selome Gebremedhin

UCR Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Match Information

Explore where UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into obstetrics and gynecology residency programs.

Select the "Residency Match Outcomes" tab to view specialty-specific residency match information.