
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Ashby Campus
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Our new OB/GYN residency program offers graduate-level medical education in the East Bay, providing rigorous training with expert physicians and diverse clinical experiences at Alta Bates and Summit Campuses.

Our new obstetrics and gynecology residency program brings graduate-level medical education to the greater East Bay area. OB/GYN residents will receive rigorous instruction from some of the best and brightest board-certified physicians in the Sutter Health Network. A supportive academic environment along with the complexity and breadth of clinical cases at our Alta Bates and Summit Campuses will provide a well-rounded education for tomorrow’s obstetrician and gynecologist.

Message From the Director
We’re dedicated to providing an enriching academic and clinical learning environment that will successfully prepare residents for independent practice in the field of Women’s Health. In alignment with the mission of Sutter Health, the OB/GYN residency program will work to enhance the well-being of people in the community through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in healthcare service.

Renowned Mentors
Throughout the entire program, you will be guided, mentored and supported by physicians at the top of their fields.
Vibrant Research Community
Research and scholarship are integral pieces of evidence-based medicine. Your research here will give you the strong foundation you’ll need, with a focused research curriculum, mentorship and facilitation through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.
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Contact Us
Program Coordinator
Serena Smith, GME Manager
serena.smith2@sutterhealth.org
Program Director
Isabelle Cohen, MD, FACOG