In 2019 so far, FREIDA™ users have tallied more than 182,000 views of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. In this list, we pare the list of 278 obstetrics and gynecology residencies down to the 10 programs that rose to the top for user interest.

Rankings are based on identified medical student activity on FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®, from Jan. 1, 2019 through Aug. 31, 2019.  FREIDA allows medical students to search for a residency or fellowship from more than 11,000 programs—all accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Specialty description

Obstetrics and gynecology is a diverse, challenging and rewarding specialty. It combines medical and surgical skills to address aspects of women’s health during the entire life cycle. An obstetrician/ gynecologist (OB/GYN) has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth and disorders of the reproductive system. This includes preventive care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening, oncology, reconstructive surgery and family planning.

The 10-most viewed obstetrics and gynecology programs

1. McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

2. Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

3. Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

4. Advocate Health Care (Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center) Program

5. Rush University Medical Center Program

6. MedStar Health/Washington Hospital Center Program

7. University of Chicago Program

8. Emory University School of Medicine Program

9. Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

10. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Southside Hospital Program