While schedules can be individualized, the general schedule for each fellowship year is as follows:

The OBGYN Department has TWO available tracks for residency applicants:

• Categorical: 4 years of training from Internship to Chief Residency. (IMG and US Based Applicants welcome to apply)
• Preliminary: Intern year of training only (for IMGs, US-Based and/or Transition Year Applicants). This position is housed at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Vacations

• Four weeks per year
• Three personal days per year
• Residents accrue 1 sick day per month

6-WELL- Resident Wellness Line

• Facilitating medical appointments for residents and fellows
• Responses within 48 hours (residents can typically be seen within a week for non urgent appointments)
• Dental appointments can be reached at dental.tufts.edu/
• Wellness support services and employee assistance program available 

Educational Leave

• Residents are given leave to attend a conference where they are presenting a publication. They can also apply to receive funds for cost of attendance. This funding is available YEARLY at $1500. Residents are responsible for any amount over $1500. Residents are encouraged to seek scholarships if available from the conference they plan on attending.
• Admin Chief Residents and Education Chief Resident are given one additional week for education leave plus funds (also $1500) to defray the cost of attending meeting/conference. 
   

Resident Retreat

• Resident retreats occurs each academic year and all residents are excused from their clinical responsibilities for a full 24 hours.
• All retreats include a morning didactic session, usually dedicated to hands-on learning and in-service training on a variety of topics.
• The afternoon is dedicated to team building exercises. In the past, retreats have included rock climbing, cooking classes and a spa day.
• Health and dental insurance - same as full-time employees
• Life insurance - same as full-time employees
• Malpractice insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

They are mandated by the Residency Review Committee for Obstetrics and Gynecology, and designed to give guidelines for learning expectations for each rotation. These guidelines are to be used in tandem with the CREOG Educational Objectives, which contain the required objectives for completion by all residents of an accredited program. Achieving the educational objectives occurs through a combination of clinical experiences, scholastic conferences, the didactic program, reading and simulation.

Rotations in years 1 and 4 are at Tufts Medical Center. Interns are paired with chief residents for each rotation. Years 2 and 3 primarily take place at our community hospital partners, with fewer rotations at Tufts. Starting in your PGY 2 year, you will have a continuity clinic either at Cambridge Health Alliance, MetroWest Medical Center, Neponset Health Clinic or at Tufts Medical Center. Additional continuity clinic experience occurs during your General Gynecology Rotation as a PGY 1 and while rotating at Southern New Hampshire Hospital. You will be able to make your own decision in regards to the location of your continuity clinic (the decision is made among your cohort) so as to individualize your learning experience according to your professional goals.

Even though you will put in long hours, you will have time for play! Boston has a lot of history and you are encouraged to enjoy all aspects, from the public garden, to the freedom trail to the majestic theaters for shows. There are many places to shop, hike, run, eat and drink. Because our hospital is in Chinatown, residents love to explore the local cuisine!

The Diversity, Equity + Social Justice Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Committee is a resident-led group that provides programming and support for all residents. Past programming has included:

• ALIES: Creating a resident curriculum on gender diverse patients
• Diversity & Inclusion Working Group: Establishing a hospital-wide committee with residents from all departments to discuss recruitment with the GME office
• Implicit Bias Training: A didactic and grand rounds series with various guest speakers on the harms of implicit

We are always seeking suggestions and new voices. Please do not hesitate to connect with us.

tuftsdesjcommittee@gmail.com