Mission and Goals

Department Mission

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health is dedicated to solving women’s health problems through medical education, research and patient care with the ultimate goal of improving women’s lives.

The mission of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health is to pursue excellence in teaching and research in an environment of superior clinical care.

Residency Program Goals

The goal of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Integrated Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health is to produce competent, sensitive, compassionate and respectful Obstetrician/Gynecologists who will enhance and further the knowledge of women’s healthcare. We will accomplish this goal through the following objectives for our residents:

Acquire the knowledge and skills to provide health maintenance and disease prevention for women.

Develop the necessary cognitive and technical skills in the outpatient, emergency room, inpatient unit, operating room and delivery room for the management of obstetric problems and gynecologic diseases.

Gain an understanding of the basic science foundations of clinical obstetrics and gynecology which will form the basis of an evidence-based clinical practice and for lifelong continuing medical education.

Develop the interpersonal skills necessary to deal most effectively with patients, other health professionals, and colleagues, and to act not only as students but also as teachers.

Gain an understanding of healthcare systems and administration so as to advocate for and deliver high quality patient care.