About the Program
Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cooper
The department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cooper Norcorss Health offers women a full range of advanced medical programs and services through all stages of life. In addition to a well-rounded generalist division, all OB-GYN sub-specialists are board-certified and fellowship-trained, offering expert treatment options across sub-specialty fields, including maternal fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive care, advanced complex benign gynecology and minimally invasive surgery, and urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. The collaborative, hands on approach to care at Cooper leads to a robust training experience, preparing trainees for both generalist roles and fellowships.
Cooper Norcross residents are involved in patient care from day one, using an approach of graduated responsibility and autonomy. Residents are offered opportunities to manage care directly, with the support of a large group of caring, dedicated faculty. Cooper is distinguished as a state-designated Regional Perinatal Center and a Level 1 trauma, serving the region’s highest-risk patients in need of the most serious care. This translates to advanced training in an acute, fast paced setting that prepares graduates for whatever they choose to do next.
The Jaffe Family Women’s Care Center
The Jaffe Family Women’s Care Center at Cooper Norcross University Hospital provides obstetric and gynecologic care for patients with financial burdens. The primary goals of this clinic are to provide services for those who otherwise cannot afford OB-GYN care and to provide education for the residents and fellows. All subspecialty services for obstetrics and gynecology are offered. This is one of few clinics that provides such services for the underserved. The URPS clinic is run by the fellow(s) one half-day session a week for three weeks a month with attending supervision. The first week is dedicated to The Jaffe Family Women’s Care Center OR. It is a great opportunity for the fellow to work as a supervisor and clinical instructor. There is always at least one resident assigned to this clinic that evaluates the patients and presents the cases to the fellow and the attending. The fellows are able to make independent clinical decisions and teach residents under faculty supervision.