Residents Corner

May 18, 2021

Laura E. Riley, MD gives advice to residents, and practitioners just beginning their careers, on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while balancing the demands of the workplace. She is joined by Contemporary OB/GYN®’s Associate Editor, Lindsey Carr.

December 21, 2020

As a doctor tackles the challenges of his senior year of residency, he learns how to balance the blame that can come with heightened responsibilities.

May 15, 2020

Navigating patient care in L&D during the global COVID-19 pandemic gives one resident cause for pause and reflection. How would it manifest in pregnancy?

December 16, 2019

This series, which debuted in 2019, allowed ob/gyns in the making to reflect on lessons learned. 

October 18, 2019

Although residency teaches doctors to deliver babies, how to deliver bad news must also be a part of the curriculum.

August 12, 2019

A resident is reminded that a mistake can sometimes be an unfortunate necessity for keeping his level of confidence in check.

July 13, 2019

When a resident’s promise to appreciate nurses is challenged, a conversation with one illustrates how both roles play an integral part in patient care.

June 12, 2019

When an ob/gyn treats young patients exposed to cruelty and confusing messages, it can be tough to overcome anger at the situation.

May 15, 2019

The choice to pursue a fellowship isn’t always straightforward, but one resident explains why she is choosing to follow her passion.

May 14, 2019

Although training or access to training in abortion has been a mandated part of the core curriculum for ob/gyns residents, a new survey has found that many programs are not providing education in that area.