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 . Match Day is September 23, 2026.
Applications for 2027 Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG) Fellowship positions will be submitted through 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 .​
- For technical assistance or questions about using the application system, applicants may contact FellowshipsCAS Support through the Applicant Help Center:
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 .​
- For technical assistance or questions about using the application system, applicants may contact FellowshipsCAS Support through the Applicant Help Center:
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 .
