Officers
President
Linda Daniels Barakat
ladaniels@med.miami.edu
Vice President
Shannon O’Hara
sdohara@med.miami.edu
Treasurer
AJ Palileo
ajpalileo@med.miami.edu
Secretary
Monica Pasternak
mcpasternak@med.miami.edu
Preclinical Director
Ami Vakharia
avakharia@med.miami.edu
Faculty Advisor
Christopher Estes, M.D., M.P.H.
cestes@med.miami.edu
Resources
Things you can do:
- Research OB/GYN residency programs
- Contact UM OB/GYN Alumni (list coming soon)
- Become a student member
- Shadow a private OB/GYN
Other Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Interview with Christopher Estes, M.D., M.P.H.
Choosing OB/GYN
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How did you decide on OB/GYN?
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What do you love most about being an OB/GYN?
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What are the pros and cons of a career in OB/GYN?
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What advice would you give a medical student considering OB/GYN?
Residency
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How competitive is OB/GYN?
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What did you use to learn about different residency programs?
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How do you know what a good residency program is?
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What questions should we ask on our interview about the program?
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How competitive are the fellowships in OB/GYN?
Future
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Is there a large demand for OB/GYNs in the job market?
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What changes do you see in the field in the future?
Concerns
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Is it true you will get sued all the time?
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Is the malpractice insurance very high?
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Is it true you won’t have a life outside of work?
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Is it a very stressful field to be in?
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Are all OB/GYNs miserable?