The Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship is accredited by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and recruits one fellow per year.
Our fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Match Day is September 23, 2026.
Applications for 2027 Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG) Fellowship positions will be submitted through FellowshipsCAS and must be completed by May 1, 2026.
Invitations for interviews are sent in the spring. Interviews are scheduled from July to September. Fellowship training starts August 1.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin gathering required documents in advance to ensure a smooth submission process.
- Applications for 2027 appointments open in FellowshipsCAS on February 3, 2026.
- The deadline to submit a completed application (including all required documents) is May 1, 2026.
- All application materials must be uploaded through FellowshipsCAS.
- For technical assistance or questions about using the application system, applicants may contact FellowshipsCAS Support through the Applicant Help Center: FellowshipsCAS Applicant Help Center - Liaison
Applicants must have:
- Received their MD or DO degree from a program accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association
- Attended an ACGME-accredited residency program
- Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. or Canada must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
Applicants must include the following materials with their application:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Personal statement
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores
- ECFMG report (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE)
- Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) in-house scores
- Please email these directly to the Educational Specialist at sylvesks@odu.edu
The selection process is based on the following:
- Personal interviews with department faculty
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- USMLE scores
- Candidate's interest in complex benign gynecologic surgery
- Candidate's clinical and research interests
- Honors, awards, accomplishments, achievements, experience
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin gathering required documents in advance to ensure a smooth submission process.
- Applications for 2027 appointments open in FellowshipsCAS on February 3, 2026.
- The deadline to submit a completed application (including all required documents) is May 1, 2026.
- All application materials must be uploaded through FellowshipsCAS.
- For technical assistance or questions about using the application system, applicants may contact FellowshipsCAS Support through the Applicant Help Center: FellowshipsCAS Applicant Help Center - Liaison
Applicants must have:
- Received their MD or DO degree from a program accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association
- Attended an ACGME-accredited residency program
- Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. or Canada must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
Applicants must include the following materials with their application:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Personal statement
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores
- ECFMG report (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE)
- Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) in-house scores
- Please email these directly to the Educational Specialist at sylvesks@odu.edu
The selection process is based on the following:
- Personal interviews with department faculty
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- USMLE scores
- Candidate's interest in complex benign gynecologic surgery
- Candidate's clinical and research interests
- Honors, awards, accomplishments, achievements, experience
Accreditation Status
The Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship is a two-year program accredited by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).
