Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah offers outstanding clinical training in an academic environment ideally situated at the base of the Wasatch mountains. Residents receive extensive clinical experience in all facets of obstetrics and gynecology including:
| high risk obstetrics | perinatology | reproductive endocrinology |
| infertility | gynecologic oncology |
general gynecology |
| adolescent medicine | hysteroscopy | genetics |
| infectious disease |
urogynecology |
pelvic pain |
| breast diseases | menopause | geriatrics |
| primary care | family planning |
gynecologic surgery |
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low risk obstetrics |
The number of surgical cases, high-risk obstetric patients and transports, and breadth of experience are among the finest in the country.
The department has an extensive outreach system so that residents are exposed to obstetrical and gynecological practices in academic, high volume tertiary, and community hospital environments as well as in rural practice settings. The focus of our program is to ensure that all of our graduating residents are outstanding obstetrical and gynecological consultants. The residency emphasizes evidence-based medicine and academic training.
Our residents:
- prepare numerous conferences and lectures,
- participate in quality research,
- and are exposed to nationally and internationally recognized reproductive scientists.
Over the past five years, approximately one third of our graduates have undertaken subspeciality fellowships in all of the major disciplines in obstetrics and gynecology.
The University of Utah is located in an ideal setting that provides a unique, outdoor lifestyle. The Wasatch front offers an unparalleled combination of recreational and cultural opportunities.
Utah boasts five national parks and over 22 million acres of federal land. Outdoor enthusiasts can ski in 15 of the world's finest ski resorts or hike among spectacular red rock canyon. Cross-country and back-country skiing, camping, backpacking, rock and mountain climbing, river running, golf, fishing, and mountain biking are all available within a short drive from the University, and there are over 300 days of sunshine in which to enjoy these activities.
Salt Lake provides numerous cultural opportunities ranging from classical music and modern dance, a world class symphony, off-Broadway plays, and professional basketball, baseball, and hockey. Salt Lake is renowned for its easy paced lifestyle, low crime rate, and affordability.
