{"id":5749,"date":"2024-07-18T10:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/studentaffairs-dev\/academic-assistance-and-advising\/career-goal-advisors\/obstetrics-gynecology\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:38:10","slug":"obstetrics-gynecology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/obstetrics-gynecology\/","title":{"rendered":"Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Department Website<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/obgyn\">med.unc.edu\/obgyn<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Important Contacts<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Amy Bryant<\/strong><br \/>\nAssociate Professor<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:amy_bryant@med.unc.edu\">amy_bryant@med.unc.edu<\/a><br \/>\nNote: Dr. Bryant will connect you to a Career Goal Advisor based on interests<\/p>\n<h2>Advisory College Videos<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/uncch.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=6c2d9a54-f771-4cf0-a547-b3bb011e317c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Panopto Video Link\"><i class=\"fa fa-video\"><\/i> Career Opportunity Services Session<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>FAQs\/Course Recommendations\/Additional Info<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                How do students get assigned a career goal advisor?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nPlease contact the head career goal advisor.\u00a0 You will be assigned your own head career goal at the beginning of Individualization Phase.\u00a0 If you have questions before then, you can ask the head career goal advisor, your college advisor, your campus advisor or Dr. Chuang. All of these individuals form a system of advising to help you optimize your Match success.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                What should my Individualization Phase look like?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h4>Recommended Courses<\/h4>\n<p><strong>AI\/Acting Internship<\/strong><br \/>\n402 MFM Main campus<br \/>\n410 MIGS Hillsborough Hospital<br \/>\n411 OBGYN Asheville<br \/>\n412 GYN ONC Main Campus<br \/>\n416 OBGYN WakeMed Raleigh<br \/>\n426 UROGYN Rex Hospital<br \/>\n432 REI Wilmington<br \/>\n433 OBGYN Wilmington<\/p>\n<p><strong>CC\/Critical Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACS\/Advanced Clinical Selective<\/strong><br \/>\nOBGN 440-3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electives<\/strong><br \/>\nOBGN 40, OBGN 413, OBGN 417<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                Do all my rotations need to be in Obstetrics and Gynecology?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nDefinitely not.\u00a0 You can do rotations in Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology and more.\u00a0 All of these can inform your ObGyn practice.\u00a0 As you are planning your Indy Phase, you should choose at least one AI in Ob or GYN at any campus. For critical care, you can choose SICU, MICU or even NICU at any campus.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                Should I do an away rotation? What in?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nAll applicants in ob\/gyn do not need to do an away rotation.\u00a0 It is recommended for some specific circumstances, for example, if you have a very specific geographic area in which you need to match or if you have a specific program to which you want to match.\u00a0 It is also recommended if you have your heart set on a program which is a little out of your reach based on your academic profile.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-4\">\n                Do I need a rotation at UNC if I spent my time in Charlotte \/ Asheville \/ Wilmington?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYou don\u2019t need a rotation, but sometimes it\u2019s good to expand your network of faculty and residents who can give you advice and share their experiences with you.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-5\">\n                When do I need to meet with my career goal advisor?  How do I prepare?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYour career goal advisor, college advisor, campus advisor can help you with your application in ob\/gyn.\u00a0 You can expect to meet with your career goal advisor the spring before you apply, about a year before the Match.\u00a0 You should meet with your career goal advisor a minimum of 1 time, but most students meet with their advisors more than that. During the application and interview season, UNC holds many sessions that can help you: class meetings, ERAS Application Workshops, Mock Interviews, group meetings, individual meetings and more.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-6\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-6\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-6\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-6\">\n                How many letters of recommendation do I need?  From whom should I get them?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThis depends on the specific programs to which you are applying as each program asks for slightly different numbers, usually 3-4.\u00a0 You should ask faculty with whom you\u2019ve worked closely.\u00a0 This can be faculty from Application Phase or Indy Phase. You also need to set up an appointment with the Chairperson of the Department of Ob\/Gyn in Chapel Hill who will write each student a summary letter of support. \u00a0This letters counts as one of your letters of recommendations. Your career goal advisor can help you figure out their assistant\u2019s name so you can set up an appointment.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-7\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-7\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-7\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-7\">\n                When do I ask for my letters?  What do they need?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYou want to ask for a letter when you believe you have performed well enough to obtain a letter (use your evaluations or feedback as a guide) or if the attending offers to write you one.\u00a0 It is always helpful for a letter writer to have your CV and your personal statement.\u00a0 If you think the attending may have trouble remembering you (because some time has passed since the rotation), it is helpful to remind them with an anecdote of your time together, maybe a specific patient case or a specific experience you had together.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-8\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-8\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-8\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-8\">\n                How do I determine the best programs I should apply to?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYou should use online resources that are available to explore programs:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/amaone\/freida-membership?matchtype=b&amp;network=g&amp;device=c&amp;adposition=&amp;keyword=%2Bfreida&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=pe-digital-ads-freida-residency-general&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw4KyJBhAbEiwAaAQbEwGspQLoDqspfOJ-yklr0fO-JE8DBUrZtp6yQimyp8ltqsThaEMWXRoCNgQQAvD_BwE\">FREIDA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doximity.com\/residency\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4KyJBhAbEiwAaAQbE_wjYgFQbWMaS4SJRHwiQbSZs_u6e3Rq_naO7mBnVKQ_DN8mrDgt6hoCN6AQAvD_BwE\">Doximity Residency Navigator<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.apgo.org\/residency-directory\/search-residency-directory\/\">APGO Residency Directory<\/a>, and others.\u00a0 Then you need to use Texas Star to see how good a fit you are for these programs.\u00a0 This takes some work, but it will help you apply more effectively and efficiently.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-9\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-9\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-9\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-9\">\n                I just got this great piece of news\u2026 do I need to notify programs.            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThis is a judgement call.\u00a0 Talk with your advisor\/career goal advisor for additional specific advice.\u00a0 You need to consider if this additional news is something that would make a significant difference in how your application is viewed.\u00a0 If not, then it\u2019s probably not worth notifying programs since program directors\/program coordinators are inundated with emails during this time.\u00a0 If so, then yes.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-10\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-10\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-10\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-10\">\n                I am waitlisted for an interview at X and I\u2019d really like to see that program.  What do I do?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYou can send ONE email expressing your interest in that program with specific reasons why you are interested in that program.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-11\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-11\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-11\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-11\">\n                I didn\u2019t get an interview at X program.  Should I send them a \u201cletter of intent\u201d?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYou can send ONE email expressing your interest in that program with specific reasons why you would love to interview at that program.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-12\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-12\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-12\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-12\">\n                Should I send thank you letters to programs?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nPrograms will guide you at their interview day about this. Some programs will say you should NOT send thank you notes; you shouldn\u2019t.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-13\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-13\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-13\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-13\">\n                Should I send a letter to the program I am planning to rank #1?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYes, you can send one email to the program you plan to rank #1.\u00a0 Please do not do this until your list has been certified and is submitted, i.e. until you are sure.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-14\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-14\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-14\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-14\">\n                How do I respond if a program reaches out to me after my interview?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYou are not obligated to share with any program how they rank on your list.\u00a0 You should thank them for their time during the interview day and let them know what you love about their program.\u00a0 You can let them know you have not made your final decisions yet as there are many factors to take into account.\u00a0 If this program is your #1, then see answer above.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-15\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-15\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-15\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-15\">\n                What makes a competitive applicant in this field?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p><strong>Competitive Applicants for Ob\/Gyn Residency Will Have at Least 2 or More of the Following Components:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>USMLE Step 2 CK<\/strong>: A score of <strong>240-259<\/strong>\u00a0(or higher for more competitive programs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong Letters of Recommendation<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>At least <strong>2-3 letters of recommendation<\/strong>\u00a0from Ob\/Gyn faculty, with at least one from a <strong>chair or clerkship director<\/strong>. Strong letters should highlight clinical skills, work ethic, and commitment to women&#8217;s health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Pass or Honors Grades in Clinical Rotations<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Particularly in core Ob\/Gyn rotations, as well as related fields like Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Surgery. Strong performance in these areas reflects readiness for the procedural and clinical demands of Ob\/Gyn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstrated Commitment to Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in <strong>Ob\/Gyn-related volunteer activities<\/strong>, research, or advocacy projects. Examples include:\n<ul>\n<li>Research in women\u2019s health topics, such as reproductive health, maternal-fetal medicine, or gynecologic oncology.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership roles in Ob\/Gyn interest groups or professional organizations (e.g., ACOG).<\/li>\n<li>Volunteering in clinics or programs that support underserved women\u2019s health needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sub-Internships (Sub-Is) or Away Rotations in Ob\/Gyn<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Strong evaluations from sub-internships or away rotations in Ob\/Gyn can help demonstrate a commitment to the field and familiarity with different program styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence of Teamwork, Communication, and Advocacy Skills<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>These are critical soft skills for Ob\/Gyn, a field requiring collaboration and patient-centered care. 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