Obstetrics/Gynecology Residency Program

In my free time, I decorate my house and take my dogs for walks on the beach and in the parks here. I like to go to Colonial Williamsburg and the Outer Banks of North Carolina on my days off. I like the laid-back lifestyle of this area.

I like the different ways attendings manage obstetrical problems and the exposure we get to all aspects of gynecology and high-risk management.

My husband is with the Navy; I am with him here. I have made many good friends.

Dana Farabaugh, M.D., 2007 grad

I chose EVMS OB/GYN program simply because of my previous research experience at the Jones Institute. My wife had a position in EVMS as well, so that was another important factor in our decision. We both like the Hampton Roads area, too.

The program has met my expectations in terms of availability and friendliness of faculty. A positive educational environment is present in contrast to an old-school hierarchic system. Education is also based on an interactive hands-on experience rather than a passive one.

I like the fast-paced resident-friendly atmosphere; I get the most and best experience here I think I could get anywhere.

Also, we like outdoor sports so my family and I love the climate.

Hakan Duran, M.D., 2007 grad

There is more than one reason why I considered EVMS highly in my rank of programs: I had the feeling (that I corroborated as an intern) that foreign medical graduates are welcome with equal opportunities. The prestigious Jones Institute was also a good reason. The geographical surroundings influenced, as well. But I think that the experience in high-risk obstetrics was crucial in my decision, because I plan to pursue a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Definitively MFM is great at EVMS, and the ambience among residents and attendings is friendly and professional at the same time.

Luis Gomez, M.D., PGY-4

I chose the EVMS program because it was the warmest welcome I received during my interview tour. I was impressed by the faculty's honesty, interests, and diverse backgrounds. They, like our Obstetrics Gynecology patients, share some very stress-laden moments with us, the residents, yet give us some of the most exciting and challenging experiences one can find in a career.

More objectively, if you seek to work in a modern medical campus with a university-based residency program where opportunities abound for becoming a great clinician, and you love to reside in an urban to semi-rural setting with the beach just a mere 15-minute drive away, the EVMS program may be for you.

Thiendella "Che" Diagne, M.D., PGY-4

The EVMS program is an academic one with a community feel – just what I wanted. My interest in pediatric/adolescent OBGYN brought me here to train in the Teen Clinic at EVMS and to learn from pediatric consults at the Children’s Hospital. The attendings, residents, and staff are most supportive. The residency office meets our needs and requests in a heartbeat with a smile and cookies! I made the right choice! For my residency training and for locale.

Shrylena Bogard, M.D., PGY-2

I am amazed at the volume of patients and pathology we take care of in this residency. As the referral base in northeastern North Carolina, southeastern Virginia, and the eastern shore of Virginia for all high risk obstetrics, we experience and learn from thousands of patients. I am here with my husband and two children who love the area: the excellent school system where my kids are thriving, the music program in the public schools, the arts and entertainment, museums, and history. We have family passes to Busch Gardens through the EVMS benefits program. We are there often when are not attending a local festival, arts fair, or event at the oceanfront. We love it here!

Stephanie Hutchison, M.D., PGY-2

I like the accessibility of the faculty and the interactions with the academic and community Attendings who are eager to teach and support our training. I was impressed, initially, with the attention that is paid to Resident suggestions and satisfaction as a visiting- acting intern. I have come to appreciate even more the way Resident suggestions are incorporated to make the program even better. We have a cohesive, diverse group of residents that on the whole, get along. With the growing subspecialties, high risk obstetrics, and intimate faculty involvement, it's an awesome environment to train in.

Angela Parson, M.D., PGY-3

I have been in Norfolk a couple of times before coming for an interview. I enjoyed the city, the climate, the beach, and ocean. When I became a resident, I found my fellow residents and faculty like a real family – warm and supportive. I am very happy with my choice.

Adina Dumitrescu, M.D., PGY-3