Three medical school graduates are accepted into Mercy’s Ob/Gyn residency program each year. The quality of this fully accredited, well-designed residency is largely attributable to a dedicated and experienced teaching faculty committed to sustaining a one-on-one learning environment.

Residents in the OB/Gyn program at Mercy gain experience with a wide variety of patients, cases, and medical settings. A highly utilized institution situated on Chicago’s near south side, Mercy attracts patients from some of the city’s new upscale residential developments, oldest ethnic neighborhoods, and largest subsidized housing complexes. As a result, Mercy residents enjoy a diverse and ample caseload with numbers exceeding the national averages.

Patient cases include a large volume of general gynecological procedures and an average of 2600 births annually, facilitated by a state-of-the-art 9-LDR suite. With a full service neonatal nursery, perinatologists, and 24-hour in-house neonatologist coverage, Mercy is well prepared for the volume of both normal and high-risk obstetrics it handles. Residents also enjoy a collaborative relationship with Certified Nurse Midwives.

The residents hold continuity clinic in Mercy’s own community health center. In addition, the residents have an opportunity to accompany the attending physicians to see patients at the private offices. The department supports subspecialty clinics in gyne-oncology, urogynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine as well.

Residents are actively involved in teaching medical students from three affiliated medical schools. This includes third year OB/Gyne clerkships as well as an elective in maternal fetal medicine. Residents also mentor family practice residents in the management of obstetrical patients.

THE BIRTH PLACE
The Birth Place is a state-of-the-art facility that offers moms-to-be leading-edge care in a comfortable, nurturing setting. Our doctors and nurses work closely with you every step of the way – from pre-natal care through delivery and post-natal treatment – to ensure the best possible experience. The Birth Place features private birthing suites and offers access to licensed midwives who will assist you in giving birth. Our natural childbirth specialists are available to help you should you choose the natural birthing option, and knowledgeable lactation consultants will help you learn to breastfeed. Our hospital staff members speak a variety of languages and are available to translate into Spanish, as well as Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.