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Other Programs

Clinical Skills and Simulation Training: Incoming residents undergo an intensive orientation week before starting which includes hospital wide training in clinical skills and invasive procedures in other departments, a fetal monitoring course, neonatal resuscitation and ATLS.  Obstetrical emergency drills are run on a regular basis in L&D using the Noelle Simulator.  Regular lectures and practice in surgical simulation occurs at the Center as well as off campus animal labs.

Resident Retreat: An annual retreat takes place each summer in which team building (and fun!) is emphasized.

Balint Group: Residents meet bimonthly with a Dean to disucss patient and professional issues.

Philadelphia OB Society: The Society is active and is staffed by city-wide and Jefferson faculty.  Monthly educational dinners and lectures are available and paid for for residents.  A Resident Educaiton Day occurs each May.