Program Information

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How is the program structured?

Competency By Design (CBD)

In 2019, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology launched a Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum, under the direction and guidance of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. More information about this curriculum is available here: Competence by Design (CBD). CBD aims to enhance patient care by aligning medical education and lifelong learning with evolving patient needs and empowering learners to more fully engage in their education process. The residency programs is broken down into four training stages, and each stage requires the successful achievement of Entrusted Professional Activities (EPA’s) based upon required competencies.

All programs implementing CBD continue to undergo the same rigorous accreditation processes and continue to lead to Royal College approved certification. Certification for trainees will include the completion of a Royal College examination.

For more information, contact cbd@royalcollege.ca.

Transition to Discipline

  • Obgyn Introductory Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Formal Academic Teaching

Foundations of Discipline

  • Emergency Rotation: 1 block
  • General Surgery Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Internal Medicine Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Research Rotation: 1 block
  • Junior Gynecologic Oncology Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Ultrasound Rotation: 1 block
  • Pregnancy Options Program/ STI Rotation: 1 block
  • Critical Care and Trauma Center (CCTC) Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Junior Obstetrics Rotation: 5 blocks
  • Junior Gynecology Rotation: 5 blocks
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) ABD Rotation: 1 block
  • Formal Academic Teaching

Core of Discipline

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) ABC Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Community Obstetrics/Gynecology in Windsor Rotation: 3 blocks
  • Senior Gynecologic Oncology Rotation: 3 blocks
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Rotation: 3 blocks
  • Junior Urogynecology Rotation: 1 block
  • Senior Urogynecology Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) Rotation: 3 blocks
  • Gynecology Chief (Purple, Grey) Rotation: 4 blocks
  • Obstetrics Chief Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Green Junior Gynecology Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Junior Obstetrics Rotation: 4 blocks
  • Electives rotations: 3 blocks
  • Colposcopy Rotation: 1 block
  • Formal Academic Teaching & Leadership

Transition to Practice

  • Chief Resident Longitudinal Clinic Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Senior OB Roation: 2 blocks
  • Senior Gyne Rotation: 2 blocks
  • Research Rotation: 1 block
  • Formal Academic Teaching & Leadership

Where can I find the learning objectives for each block?

Within our Microsoft Teams platform, we maintin rotation guides (interanlly and externally), cirriculum map,  program infomation, policies, schedules, etc. This specific channel is accessible to all members of our program.

Is there any help for me to integrate and become familiar with the "rules of the road?"

The Director of the program, Dr. Yvonne Leong, is very approachable and eager to ensure that all residents succeed in their program.