Observerships · United States

OBGYN Observership in the United States

Compare 5 observership programs in the United States: General & Global OB-GYN (2), Gynecologic Oncology (2), Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (1).

5 programs3 specialty areas4 open to international applicants

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OBGYN observerships in United States

United States · Boston

International Gynecologic Oncology Observership (virtual 3-week and in-person 2-month)

Massachusetts General Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology

DurationVirtual: 3 weeks (one physician per monthly rotation); in-person: 2 months (six rotations per year)

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

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United States · Cleveland

International Physician Preceptorship Program - GYN (observership)

Cleveland Clinic, Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute (Center for International Medical Education)

SpecialtyGeneral & Global OB-GYN

Duration4 weeks (program-wide preceptorships can be arranged for 1-8 weeks); GYN program not available in June and December

Application timingNot published; confirm with program

InternationalMay be considered

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United States · Houston

Gynecologic Oncology Visitor Program (Observer)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology

DurationObserver appointments 6 to 90 days (4 and 6 week options described for surgery observerships)

Application timingRolling

InternationalConfirm eligibility

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United States · Philadelphia

International Observership Program - Obstetrics and gynecology (Surgery)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

SpecialtyPediatric & Adolescent Gynecology

DurationTwo to eight weeks; longer case by case

Application timingRolling

InternationalMay be considered

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United States · Stanford

Visiting Observer Program

Stanford Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

SpecialtyGeneral & Global OB-GYN

DurationUp to 30 days within a 12-month period

Application timingRolling; request via online intake form

InternationalMay be considered

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What the directory records

The directory lists 5 programs under OBGYN Observership in the United States, covering 3 specialty areas at 5 institutions: Gynecologic Oncology (2), General & Global OB-GYN (2), Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (1). Training types on record: Observership (4); Clinical observership/preceptorship (1). No listing here publishes a single clear length, so check the duration on each official page. On international applicants, 4 of 5 indicate that they may be considered; for the rest, eligibility is unknown or depends on local licensing, language and visa rules. Application deadlines are stated for 3 of 5, funding or salary for 4 of 5, and 5 of 5 link to an official source. Dates, intake sizes and eligibility change every cycle, so treat this as a starting point and confirm each detail with the program before you apply.

Programs at a glance

Length, training type and international eligibility as published for each listing under OBGYN Observership in the United States. Confirm every detail with the official source.

International Gynecologic Oncology Observership (virtual 3-week and in-person 2-month): Gynecologic Oncology; observership; length Virtual: 3 weeks (one physician per monthly rotation); in-person: 2 months (six rotations per year); international applicants may be considered.
International Physician Preceptorship Program - GYN (observership): General & Global OB-GYN; clinical observership/preceptorship (observation only, no patient care); length 4 weeks (program-wide preceptorships can be arranged for 1-8 weeks); GYN program not available in June and December; international applicants may be considered.
Gynecologic Oncology Visitor Program (Observer): Gynecologic Oncology; observership; length Observer appointments 6 to 90 days (4 and 6 week options described for surgery observerships); international eligibility not published.
International Observership Program - Obstetrics and gynecology (Surgery): Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology; observership; length Two to eight weeks; longer case by case; international applicants may be considered.
Visiting Observer Program: General & Global OB-GYN; observership; length Up to 30 days within a 12-month period; international applicants may be considered.

Frequently asked questions

How many OBGYN observerships are there in the United States?

OBGYN Fellow lists 5 observership programs in the United States, across General & Global OB-GYN (2), Gynecologic Oncology (2), Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (1).

Can international doctors do an OBGYN observership in the United States?

4 of 5 listings indicate that international applicants may be considered. Confirm registration, visa and fee rules with the host department.

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