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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Professional Development

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is committed to providing ongoing formal and informal educational opportunities for medical students, residents, physicians and nurses. Professional development activities are designed to maintain, develop and increase knowledge and skill while offering opportunities to enhance professional performance and relationships.

We partner closely with The Office of Continuing Medical Education at the Feinberg School of Medicine to offer accredited professional programs presented by faculty from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology as well as invited lecturers. These programs cover a variety of topics, including:

  • Educational methodologies in academic medicine
  • Practice management and the business of medicine
  • Updates surrounding subspecialties and surgical technique

Additionally, subspecialty conferences provide trainees and faculty with the chance to learn from discussions with faculty from the Departments of Surgery, Pathology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and other clinical and research partners. The additional knowledge and skills gained from these experiences enhance the already significant contributions to medical education, research and patient care of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Additional Resources

Northwestern Perinatal Center

The Northwestern Perinatal Center, of which Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are part, looks to provide quality maternal-fetal and neonatal care services to the families in their region of responsibility. They also offer training to healthcare professionals in these fields. To learn more about available courses, see the Northwestern Perinatal Center website.

Women's Reproductive Health Research Career Development Center

The Women's Reproductive Health Research Career Development Center was established in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2005 to offer additional research training and career development opportunities for physician-scientists. Selected scholars learn from the expertise of mentors in clinical and laboratory settings to develop and conduct research projects in a variety of subspecialties. Learn more about the center.