Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

Thank you for your interest in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Choosing a residency program is about much more than finding a place to complete your training. It is about finding a community where you will be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow, both as a physician and as a person.

Our program is home to 24 residents who bring different backgrounds, experiences, and interests to Columbia. What connects us is a shared commitment to our patients, to our education, and to one another. We work hard, learn from each other, celebrate one another's accomplishments, and find plenty of reasons to laugh along the way.

Residency is demanding, and we believe that the people who surround you make an enormous difference. Our residents take pride in being part of a close-knit team, where collaboration comes naturally, mentorship extends beyond formal teaching, and there is always someone willing to lend a hand.

Training at Columbia offers an exceptional range of clinical experiences. We care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, learn from faculty across every subspecialty, and serve the remarkable communities of Washington Heights and New York City. The breadth of our training challenges us to think critically, develop sound clinical judgment, and become confident, compassionate physicians.

Beyond clinical training, we have opportunities to pursue research, participate in quality improvement, teach medical students, and explore the interests that will shape our future careers. Whether our residents ultimately pursue fellowship training, academic medicine, or general obstetrics and gynecology, we are encouraged to develop our individual strengths while remaining grounded in the fundamentals of our specialty.

And while we are proud of the education we receive, we are equally proud of the community we have built. Some of our most meaningful experiences happen outside the operating room, clinic, or labor floor – through friendships, shared experiences, and the everyday moments that bring us together.

We hope that as you explore our program, you will gain a sense of both the opportunities Columbia offers and the people who make it such a special place to train.

We look forward to getting to know you.

Marie Altendahl, MD & Rachel Herz-Roiphe, MD
Administrative Chief Residents, 2026–2027

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