| The University of South Alabama Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology places significant emphasis on excellence in the area of clinical teaching. | |
| The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is actively involved with teaching and research activities and provides general obstetrical and gynecological clinical care to a large number of patients from the region. Subspecialty services in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology and gynecologic oncology are provided by faculty with special qualifications and experience in these areas. High-risk obstetrical patients from throughout south Alabama are cared for and an expanding outreach program exists. Deliveries and other services are available at USA Children's and Women's Hospital. | |
| The annual number of births at USA Children's and Women's Hospital is 4,000. The hospital has also been designated as a tumor treatment center by the State of Alabama. | |
| Substantial numbers of oncology patients receive care here, in close cooperation with medical and radiation oncology personnel. The reproductive endocrinology program has been very successful. | |
| Faculty have been assembled with a strong commitment to residency training. Curriculum includes lectures, teaching rounds, participation in research, and experiences in interacting with patients and their families in a professional, caring manner. | |
| There are additional opportunities for residents to work with physicians who are also active in clinical or basic science research. By combining hospital teaching facilities with a private practice environment, USA offers the best of both worlds to the resident-physician in training and to patients. Information: (251) 415-1496 |
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