Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency | Riverside University Health System

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Letter from the Program Director

Welcome to the Riverside University Health System Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our inaugural residency class. As founding residents, you are helping to establish a program that will shape the future of women's healthcare in our region and beyond. Our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, clinically excellent, and culturally responsive obstetrician-gynecologists who are dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of women, families, and communities. Through comprehensive clinical training, scholarly inquiry, and a commitment to health equity, we strive to prepare physicians who will lead with integrity, professionalism, and excellence. The faculty, program leadership, and institutional administration are deeply committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes patient safety, resident well-being, lifelong learning, and professional growth. We are invested in your success and honored to partner with you throughout your residency journey. As you embark on this exciting chapter, know that you are joining a community that values collaboration, curiosity, resilience, and service. We look forward to working alongside you as you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become exceptional physicians and future leaders in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Welcome to RUHS. We are proud to have you as part of our residency family.

Ashley Beem, MD

Program Director

2026

Year Established

439

Bed County Hospital

3

Active Residents

Curriculum

Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule

PGY-1: Foundational Clinical Skills and Knowledge
ACGME Milestone Levels Targeted: 1-2
GOALS:
Establish foundational skills in obstetric and gynecologic care and fundamentals.
Demonstrate safe, supervised clinical and procedural practice.
Build communication, professionalism, and team-based competencies.
Learn basic inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of routine gynecologic and obstetrical conditions.
Develop proficiency in essential procedures, such as uncomplicated vaginal deliveries and initial assessment of gynecological emergencies.
Build foundational knowledge, exposure, and entry-level competence.

Anesthesia

Emergency Medicine

NICU

PGY-2: Developing Clinical Independence and Procedural Proficiency
ACGME Milestone Levels Targeted: 2-3
GOALS:
Manage routine OB/GYN patients with increasing autonomy.
Refine technical skills in labor and delivery and gynecologic procedures.
Expand clinical reasoning and participate in patient safety initiatives.
Expanded decision-making, procedural independence under supervision.
Build on foundational knowledge and skills, taking on more responsibility and managing increasingly complex cases.

Family Planning, Planned Parenthood

SICU

PGY-3: Clinical Leadership and Advanced Procedural Competence
ACGME Milestone Levels Targeted: 3-4
GOALS:
Demonstrate competency in managing complex OB/GYN cases.
Operative leadership, complex case management, lead clinical teams and junior trainees.
Serve as a patient advocate and system improver.
Achieve a higher level of competence in managing complex obstetrical and gynecological conditions and participate in surgical procedures with greater independence.

Elective

REI (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility)

PGY-4: Readiness for Independent Practice and Leadership
ACGME Milestone Levels Targeted: 4-5 (Graduation Ready)
GOALS:
Mastery of residency-level competencies; leadership, autonomy, and preparation for independent practice
Demonstrate readiness for unsupervised practice.
Lead care teams, teaching, and QI efforts.
Finalize career planning and board readiness.
Achieve proficiency in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, demonstrating leadership and mentorship abilities.

Required rotation

Elective rotation

Didactics Recurring teaching and conferences