Didactic Activities 

The educational opportunities and requirements for ABSMC Obstetrics and Gynecology residents include conferences, lectures, journal clubs, labs, grand rounds and more. Our didactic activities are essential for the training and development of safe, competent surgeons. We are proud to partner with our sister OB/GYN Residency Program in Roseville on several didactic sessions.

• Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conferences – These conferences occur monthly over the four years of the obstetrics and gynecology residency program. M&M Conferences are an opportunity for residents and faculty to regularly discuss practice improvement and how to mitigate and address medical errors. Residents will present one Morbidity and Mortality case each year, with guidance from a faculty member.
• Clinical Conference – Our clinical conferences are held weekly. This educational curriculum is based off the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) which closely aligns with the CREOG In Training Exams and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Qualifying Exam.
• Grand Rounds – Each month, residents present a topic of interest, educating fellow residents, attending physicians, medical students and others in attendance.
• Journal Club – Held monthly, journal club sessions allow residents to present a recent scholarly article and guide a larger discussion between fellow residents and faculty.
• Simulation Lab – Residents will use the simulation lab at the Samuel Merritt University adjacent to the Summit campus. In addition, the Alta Bates campus hosts frequent simulations on Labor and Delivery involving nurses, midwives, and attending physicians in addition to residents.