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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program

     Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) is one of the premier post-graduate medical teaching centers in the military.

     The medical center, completed in 1992, offers state-of-the-art facilities and automation. It is located along the I-5 corridor between Joint Base Lewis- McChord and approximately seven miles south of the city of Tacoma. Seattle is 40 miles to the north and Portland 120 miles south. Madigan serves as the primary referral for the Western Regional Medical Command, a geographic area of that encompasses 20 states and nine Medical Treatment Facilities.

     The OB/GYN residency program at Madigan has a long tradition of producing exceptional physicians. The residency is fully accredited by the RRC and trains four residents per year. The program maintains a strong emphasis on clinical medicine and research. At the 2009 ACOG Annual Armed Forces District Meeting, Madigan won 50% of the awards, including the best research project.

     The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to all DOD beneficiaries, while simultaneously training our residents in the principles of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The training experience at Madigan combines didactic education with exposure to a broad spectrum of outpatient and inpatient experiences. Wednesday mornings are devoted to didactic learning. The sessions involve a combination of conferences and lectures provided by staff, residents, and renowned guest lecturers through the Visiting Professor program. Residents participate in about ten surgery/skill labs per year with state of the art models and equipment.

Simulation Skills Lab

Independent instruction by faculty and realistic models for complex procedures such as cystectomy and hysterectomy
provide a unique learning experience during these labs.

Cystectomy Lab              Hysterectomy Lab

       With the large active-duty, dependent, and retiree population in the area, our residents see many complicated obstetric and gynecology cases.  The majority of the residency rotations take place at Madigan.  Residents also rotate at Tacoma General Hospital and Swedish Medical Center, in Seattle, for twelve weeks each.  

      Madigan boasts a Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship.  Our residents have the opportunity to work one-on-one with these fellows in performing procedures using state-of-the-art equipment.  Residents gain exceptional experience with obstetric and gynecology ultrasound through personal instruction with MFM faculty in the DoD’s only AIUM accredited OB/GYN ultrasound facility. 

     All residents are required to perform a research project prior to graduation.  This activity is well supported at the service and hospital level.  This support includes funding to present papers at national meetings.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge with Mt. Rainer

      Military medical students interested in applying for Madigan's OB/GYN Residency are strongly encouraged to rotate on site.  The selection process depends greatly on the opportunity to evaluate the candidate's knowledge base, commitment, work ethic, and communication skills.  The optimal time to perform clinical rotations is MAY-OCT.

      Student rotations may be arranged through the Madigan Graduate Medical Education Office at:

253-968-1511 or 1-800-544-3298, choose option # 2.

For more information regarding the OB/GYN residency program contact:

Program Director or Residency Coordinator at ob/gyn.mamc@amedd.army.mil

Or at:

OB/GYN Residency Program
Madigan Army Medical Center
ATTN: MCHJ-OG
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr.
Tacoma, Washington, 98431-1100
Bldg 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive Tacoma, WA 98431 Directory assistance: (253) 968-1110 DSN: 782-1110