RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Obstetrics & Gynecology at Oakland
Welcome
Our Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente Oakland is dedicated to providing an outstanding academic program while remaining committed to our larger local and global community.
Academics
We promote evidence-based medicine and support interactive, dynamic learning in a variety of settings. Beyond the routine M&M, Journal Club, Pre-Operative Conferences and protected teaching time, Kaiser Oakland residents participate regularly in Critical Event Team Training (CETT), Surgical Simulation, Obstetrical Emergency Simulation, Mock Oral Examinations, Ob Olympics and Gyn Olympics. This year we have also added a Cadaver Lab which fosters anatomic and surgical knowledge.
Critical Event Team Training consists of simulated obstetrical emergencies performed on the actual labor and delivery unit with all members of the labor and delivery team involved. This encourages team communication and learning in addition to hands-on learning regarding obstetrical emergencies.
Surgical Simulation training for the first and second year residents occurs at the MOET Institute and consists of three half days per year dedicated to improve basic laparoscopic skills with detailed evaluation and feedback. All residents additionally participate in regular laparoscopic skills training using laparoscopic trainers available to all residents in the resident office 24 hours a day.
Obstetrical Emergency Simulation takes place at the Patient Safety Simulation Training Center here at Kaiser Oakland. This training evaluates the limitations and skills of each resident for varied obstetrical emergencies they will encounter in their careers. This state of the art simulation center allows us to record each resident as they perform shoulder dystocia maneuvers, care for a patient with eclampsia or hemorrhage and then review with the group learning points from their simulated experiences.
Mock Oral Examinations were introduced at the urging of the residents. The residents collect a small caselist and participate in a simulated oral examination. This not only prepares them for the ABOG board examination after residency but also encourages learning and improves oral communication skills.
Community
We are dedicated to our local and global community. We encourage residents to participate in volunteer activities both locally and internationally. There are numerous opportunities and the 2 elective months allow residents to create their own experiences and tailor their learning.
Summary
We are strongly committed to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment with graduated resident responsibility. We are dedicated to providing new and innovative ways for our residents to challenge themselves and become competent and caring Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Laura Minikel, MD and Pratima Gupta, MD
