Updates from the UofT ObGyn Residency Program
Welcome to New Residents
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome new residents to the OBGYN Residency Program.
- DANESH, Ghazal (PGY1)
- FERRARO, Zachary (PGY1)
- GOLDBERG, Hanna (PGY1)
- HASAN, Ahmad (PGY1)
- HASEGAWA, Lindsay (PGY1)
- IANCU, Ana (PGY2)
- KHAN, Haniya (PGY1)
- LI, Angela (PGY1)
- LIU, Jessica (PGY1)
- MILMAN, Tal (PGY1)
- SMITH, Martha (PGY1)
- MURPHY, Alix (PGY1)
- PIO, Graciella (PGY1)
- TEELUCKDHARRY, Kevin (PGY2)
Faculty and residents can view the ObGyn Resident Composite on Quercus under “General Information” at q.utoronto.ca (you will need your UTORid and password to log in).
Rotation Objectives
This is a reminder that all rotation objectives are available on the ObGyn website. This includes all PGY1 and PGY2 rotation objectives, which follow the new Competency-By-Design curriculum.
Changes to the Sign-Off of Rotation Plans
At the beginning of each rotation block, Rotation Coordinators are asked to meet with each resident to review the rotation objectives (required for Royal College accreditation). In previous years, the program has tracked this by requiring the Resident and Rotation Supervisor to sign a rotation plan, submitting it to the program office during the first week of the block.
To streamline this process, a new field has been added to each ITER/ITAR where the Rotation Coordinator will be required to confirm whether they have reviewed the rotation objectives with the resident. This will replace submitting the paper-based rotation plan.
Resident Reflection Pilot
New this year, residents will be required to complete a resident reflection within the comments section of their ITER/ITAR. They will need to print/download a copy of their ITER/ITAR, including their reflection, to discuss with the site or rotation coordinator at the beginning of their next ObGyn rotation. This new requirement does not apply to off-service rotations.
The reflection will include three goals for the upcoming rotation, based on the feedback they received. It will be at the discretion of the coordinator, whether the reflection is reviewed and discussed in person or by email.
Year At A Glance
Below is a list of important residency program dates for the 2019-20 academic year. Mark your calendars!
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | NRP Course (mandatory for PGY1s) |
| September 9 & 10, 2019 | PGY2 CMPA |
| Friday, September 6, 2019 | PGY1 Transfusion Camp (mandatory, cannot be post-call) |
| September 23-27, 2019 | STAR20 PGY1 Interviews |
| September 25-28, 2019 | International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) in Ottawa |
| Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:00PM | PGY1 Welcome Reception |
| September 21-23, 2019 | PGY2 Surgical Foundations Exam Prep |
| September 24-25, 2019 | PGY2 Surgical Foundations Exam |
| Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6:00PM | CaRMS20 Info Night |
| October 28, 29 & 30, 2019 | Health Research Bootcamp with Dr. Kellie Murphy |
| Fridays, November 15 & 22, 2019 | PGY2-5 OSCE Exams |
| Monday, November 11, 2019 | Faculty Development Day |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | CaRMS20 RSSC Meeting |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2019 | PGY1-5 APOG/SOGC Exam |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | PGY1-5 COG-PPI Testing |
| Friday, January 31, 2020 | PGY1 Transfusion Camp (mandatory, cannot be post-call) |
| Friday, January 31, 2020 | CaRMS20 Interviews |
| Friday, January 31, 2020 at 5:30PM | CaRMS20 Wine & Cheese |
| Saturday, February 1, 2020 | CaRMS20 Interviews |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | CaRMS20 Rank Order Meeting |
| Friday, February 28, 2020 | PGY1-5 Resident Retreat |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | CaRMS20 Match Day |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | PGY1-5 COG-PPI Testing |
| April-May 2020 (Dates TBA) | STAR20 PGY1 PEAP |
| Friday, April 3, 2020 | PGY1 Transfusion Camp (mandatory, cannot be post-call) |
| Tues-Wed, April 28-29, 2020 | PGY5 Royal College Written Exams |
| Fridays, May 22 & 29, 2020 | PGY2-4 OSCE Exams |
| Friday, May 8, 2020 | ObGyn Research Day |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | PGY5 Royal College OSCE Exams |
| Friday, June 5, 2019 | PGY1 Transfusion Camp (mandatory, cannot be post-call) |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | PGY1 OSATS |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | PGY5 Graduation Event |
| June 2020 (date TBA) | PGY5 BBQ Celebration |
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