ince
1991 our obstetrics fellowship has provided family physicians the opportunity
to further develop skills in obstetrics and in the stabilization of
the newborn patient. Our program emphasizes management of all forms
of abnormal labor, operative obstetrics and neonatal stabilization.
Completed
application form including references, transcripts and personal
statement.
Possess
DEA registration and Florida medical licensure. These licenses
are required before the anticipated date
of matriculation. (Anticipate at least 6 months processing
to obtain licensure from the Florida Board of Medicine.)
Obtain
Florida Hospital Medical Staff Privileges. Medical staff privileges
are required prior to beginning fellowship.
Be able to abide by the rules of the Florida Hospital Family Medicine
Residency and function in accordance with Florida Hospital’s
mission.
Demonstrable
aptitude and interest in obstetrics during residency training
and/or practice and definitive plans to include obstetrics in
the practice of family medicine upon completion of the fellowship
program.
Good
academic performance in residency defined on the basis of standardized
examination scores and clinical performance.
Excellent
leadership skills demonstrated in residency training or practice.
The
program is supported by a level III neonatal intensive care unit, staff
perinatologists, and neonatologists and is supervised by 6 enthusiastic
full-time faculty obstetricians. The program is centered on the interdisciplinary
management of the pregnant patient including high-risk obstetrics.
The residency is responsible for approximately 100 deliveries per month.
It is anticipated that the fellow would be primarily involved in at
least 100 cesarean sections and 50-75 post-partum tubal ligations during
their training.
Program
Duration
The program duration is 12 months beginning August 1 through July 31.
Curriculum
Supervising
and teaching residents and students, managing all forms of labor,
antepartum and postpartum care.
Performing
obstetric procedures including, but not limited to, primary and repeat
cesarean sections, post-partum tubal ligations, and vacuum assisted
vaginal deliveries.
Neonatal
intensive care unit rotation (4 weeks).
Attendance
and participation in medical education conferences.
In
house labor and delivery room call an average of 2 times a week.
Participation
in research and preparation of an article suitable for publication.
Assisting
in gynecologic surgeries.
Maintain
a family medicine continuity clinic.
Obstetric
ultrasonography
Diagnosis
and management of the abnormal cervix, postmenopausal bleeding
Objectives
Provide
further training in high-risk obstetrics to include, but not limited
to, competency in cesarean section, post-partum tubal ligations and
vacuum assisted vaginal deliveries.
Develop
a working knowledge of obstetrical ultrasound.
Manage
all forms of abnormal labor.
Assess
the risks of the prenatal patient.
To
have a good understanding of medical diseases that effect the outcome
of pregnancy and to know when to obtain appropriate consultation.
Manage
first trimester bleeding and miscarriage.
Develop
competency in evaluating incomplete abortions and retained placenta
at term and performing suction curettage and sharp curettage.
Develop
competency in managing missed abortion and stillbirth.
Develop
a working knowledge of neonatal emergencies and the stabilization
of the newborn including neonatal resuscitation.
Provide
an avenue for faculty development.
Promote
obstetrics in family medicine while maintaining family medicine skills.
Develop
experience in medical research.
Benefits
Current
annual stipend $48,000.
Professional
liability insurance.
Continuing
education allowance of $500.
5
working days for CME
Medical
expenses as per resident contract.
Basic
Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
in the amount of the fellow’s annual salary. Additional Life
and AD&D insurance may be purchased in an amount equal to one,
two or three times the amount of the fellow’s annual salary.
Dependent Life Insurance may also be purchased.
Holidays:
Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s
Day and Memorial Day.
Two
(2) white lab coats will be furnished by the hospital.
Hospital
cafeteria meals while on duty.
Hospital
sponsored tax-sheltered annuity retirement plan available.
Vacation/Personal
Time: Residents
receive 4 weeks vacation/personal time each year. Major holidays are also
off except when scheduled for holiday call. Compensation days off are
offered for holidays worked.
Application
Process
Application
The
selection process for the obstetric fellowship includes a completed application,
letters of reference, personal statement, and a personal interview. Please
secure the application form from our registrar
or download APPLICATION
(Microsoft Word document) form.
Deadline
for Application
Deadline for receiving applications is November 1. Final decisions are
made on or about December 1. After receipt of a complete application,
applicants will be notified if a personal interview is required.
Credentialling
Information
Florida
Hospital Medical Staff Credentialing
Medical Staff Office Credentialing
(Click on Bylaws and open document titled 2005-10 APMT & $REAPMT)
601 E Rollins
Orlando FL 32803
Tel #: (407) 303-1979
Florida
Medical Licensure Application
Florida Department of Health
Florida Board of Medicine
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN #CO3
Tallahassee FL 32399-1753
Tel #: (850) 410-3359
Fax: (850) 488-9325
Drug
Enforcement Administration
United States Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
PO Box 28038-8083
Central Station
Washington DC 20005
Tel #: (202) 307-7255
Credentialling
must be completed before entering the fellowship program
ince
1991 our obstetrics fellowship has provided family physicians the opportunity
to further develop skills in obstetrics and in the stabilization of
the newborn patient. Our program emphasizes management of all forms
of abnormal labor, operative obstetrics and neonatal stabilization.
