Rutledge Resident Rotation in Gynecologic Oncology

The Felix Rutledge Fellowship Resident Rotation in Gynecologic Oncology is a one-month elective rotation for third-year obstetrics and gynecology residents from programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in the U.S., or a five-year residency program in Canada accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Applications should be made during the PGY-2 year. This competitive resident rotation is for individuals who are considering a career in gynecologic oncology as well as those who will pursue general practice. 

Selected residents spend one month on the Gynecologic Oncology service at MD Anderson. Residents will have extensive inpatient and outpatient experience. Through both didactic and practical teaching, there is exposure to radical surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology who will be at level PGY-3 in the upcoming academic year are invited to apply for the Felix Rutledge Resident Rotation in Gynecologic Oncology. Comfortable housing is provided within walking distance of the hospital.

How to Apply

We begin accepting applications each year in October. You must contact the Fellowship Program coordinator to indicate your interest (contact information is below) and she will initiate the application process.  Indicate your first and second preference for rotation month. Rotations are for a full month beginning on the first day of the month unless it falls on a weekend, then it begins on Monday.

Your  application request must include the following documents:

• Letter of Recommendation from your Program Director addressed to Michaela Grinsfelder, M.D., M.P.H., Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Director
• Letter of Recommendation from one of your program faculty addressed to Michaela Grinsfelder, M.D., M.P.H.
• Curriculum vitae – include your current residency program and anticipated graduation date (i.e., 6/30/2026 “Anticipated”) 

We may still have spots for the 2024-25 academic year (July 2024 to June 2025). Please contact Kelly Schulz to confirm availability.
The Felix Rutledge Resident Rotation in Gynecologic Oncology has a rolling admissions process. The final date to apply for academic year 2025-2026 is January 15, 2025.