Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program

Welcome to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Cooper University Hospital.

We are excited at the opportunity to meet you, and hope that your visit is both gratifying and informative. The following summary of our residency program is designed to provide you with an overview of the excellent clinical and academic experience gained at Cooper University Hospital. We anticipate that when you meet our dedicated faculty, residents, and administrative staff, you will realize the true strength of our program. We wish you much success as you begin your career as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and hope that we can share this journey together.

Mission Statement

​The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital is to train exceptional physicians and surgeons who deliver compassionate, evidenced-based reproductive and women's healthcare. Our program develops leaders committed to lifelong learning, teaching, mentorship, and community service, and prepared to serve a heterogenous patient population with professionalism and collaborative care. Aligned with our institution's mission to serve, heal, and educate, we prepare residents to manage complex, high-acuity cases with confidence and skill. Our graduates are equipped for successful careers in fellowship training, academic medicine, or private practice, and to serve as advocates for reproductive health and the advancement of the specialty.

Program Aims

1. Produce strong, independent clinicians who provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care for their patients and who function as astute consultants to healthcare providers in  other fields.
2. Produce proficient surgeons who are capable of leading a healthcare team with compassion and respect.
3. Create lifelong learners by fostering intellectual curiosity, engaging in scholarly activities, and instilling lifelong learning in others.
4. Produce physicians who will work effectively in teams to ensure patient safety and quality.
5. Graduate physicians with the skill set to provide compassionate and quality healthcare to underserved patients and to be active participants in their community.
6. Produce resilient clinicians who promote quality care and patient satisfaction by focusing on wellness in themselves and those around them.

	Yon Sook Kim, MD Program Director Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
	Lori Adriance, DO Assistant Program Director Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
	Amanda K. Malik, MD, MPH Assistant Program Director Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology