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. 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 Fellowship 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 through DISCOVER, a web-based application system used to streamline the application process at MD Anderson. Rotating elective positions are not publicly advertised on the DISCOVER website. You must contact the Fellowship Program manager to indicate your interest (contact information is below) and she will initiate the application process for applicants by creating an account in the DISCOVER Post Office.  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.

Applicants will receive a system-generated email containing their DISCOVER ID and temporary password with login instructions and the URL.

Your  application request must include the following documents:

• Letter of Recommendation from your Program Director addressed to Aaron Shafer, M.D., Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Director  – please upload this one to the “Parent Program” placeholder already provided
• Letter of Recommendation from one of your program faculty addressed to Aaron Shafer, M.D.
• Curriculum vitae – include your current residency program and anticipated graduation date (i.e., 6/30/2025 “Anticipated”) 

The application deadline for the Felix Rutledge Fellowship Resident Rotation in Gynecologic Oncology is March 1 for the upcoming academic year.