Obstetrics & Gynecology Education

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Training at the Top

Join the best obstetrics and gynecology program in Michigan where, every day, we improve the lives of real individuals, in our clinics and around the world.

Welcome to OBGYN

The U-M Medical School Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to academic excellence. 

That means our world-class faculty are dedicated to our students, residents, and fellows — from the classroom to their transition into practitioners or academics of the highest quality. We prepare students with a breadth of knowledge that spans all aspects of the OBGYN specialty and the scientific basis of our subspecialties. 

Become your best, in a department where unprecedented research leads to groundbreaking translational medicine. Where, every day, we improve the lives of real women, in our clinics and around the world.

"We train and educate future physicians and leaders to improve women’s health care here and across the world."

Dr. Maya Hammoud
Chief of Women’s Health Division J. Robert Willson Research Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Medical Education

A unique educational experience that involves close interaction with house staff and faculty, and a hands-on approach to learning by doing.

Fellowship Programs

Providing trainees with expertise in a variety of ACGME-accredited and non-ACGME-accredited OBGYN subspecialties.

OBGYN Residency Program

A comprehensive residents-in-training program that provides trainees with an education in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology.

Ongoing Educational Opportunities

Planning and producing more than 100 activities for physicians and healthcare professionals annually.

Life in Ann Arbor | Michigan Medicine

See why our trainees think Ann Arbor is the perfect place to explore your interests and find balance while you study and work at Michigan Medicine.

 

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Our Community

Get the Guide to Thriving Here

From housing and health to getting around the city, learn everything you need to know about living and learning in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Education Hub

Connections Make Us Stronger

We coordinate and facilitate the educational efforts within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology by cultivating an environment of shared expertise and faculty development.

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Upcoming Events

Learn more about our upcoming educational events.

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9 11 2026 9 11 2026

2026 OBGYN/RSP Research Day

Join us for a day dedicated to sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and inspiring future research.
3 3 2027 8:00 am 3 3 2027 - 4:00 pm

PFRG Day 2027

Save the date for the annual Pelvic Floor Research (PFRG) Day!
OBGYN PFRG Group

FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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Health Lab Podcast

Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause

To celebrate Health Lab’s 10 year milestone, Health Lab recently hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought a Health Lab article to life by interviewing experts on stage in front of a live audience. Here, John Randolph, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Michigan Medicine, discusses hormones, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, menopause and so much more.
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Health Lab

Egg freezing: What women should know about fertility preservation

An egg-freezing question and answer article with two Michigan Medicine experts.
Health Lab

What to know about perimenopause and menopause

Discussing the transition, symptoms and treatments available for people going through menopause or perimenopause.
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Health Lab

A tragedy and a trial shine a spotlight on new moms’ mental health

The Lindsay Clancy trial shines a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and other forms of perinatal mental health issues; treatment and education are vital and available
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Department News

2026 Global Health Annual Update

2026 was a year of expanding partnerships, growing trainee engagement, and continued investment in collaborative research and education. Through work in Ghana, Rwanda, and beyond, the department remains committed to advancing women’s health through equitable partnership, bidirectional learning, and sustainable global collaboration.
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News Release

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings