In alignment with our institution at USF Health, our program is committed to training residents from various backgrounds to cultivate an environment of inclusivity and open dialogue, where our individual differences enhance our personal and professional growth. Together, we aspire to create a safe space for our peers, patients, and the community at large. To achieve this goal, USF Health OBGYN has engaged in various community-based activities and educational opportunities listed below.

The Greater Tampa Bay is about 60% White, 20% Hispanic or Latinx, 10% Black or African-American, with the predominate languages being English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

For those looking for a wide range of racial, socioeconomic, cultural, language and religious exposure in residency, USF Health OBGYN is an exceptional program for training.

For more information on Culture, Enrichment, and Engagement initiatives through the office of Graduate Medical Education at USF, click here

The Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC) is a consortium of professionals dedicated to the advancement of perinatal health care. Housed in the Chiles Center at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, the FPQC works alongside our partners to achieve the goal of advancing the health and well-being of all Florida mothers and infants. Our mission is to always provide the best evidence-based perinatal care possible, and to further that care through data-driven education and training.

Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative | USF Health

This year we received support from the March of Dimes to help implement the March of Dimes Supportive Pregnancy Care Program.  This is a model of prenatal care that provides care to a group of pregnant patients that share something in common such as a similar due date.  The group visits include the usual components of prenatal care as well as the additional social support from peers and additional time for education.

Evidence demonstrates that group-based prenatal care is associated with a reduced risk of preterm birth and low birth weight as well as higher breastfeeding initiation and duration.  Patients report a higher satisfaction with care and a greater readiness for labor and birth.

We will be implementing this model at the TGH HealthPark Genesis clinic which is the primary outpatient clinic for our OBGYN residents.

In partnership with our resident staffed clinic Genesis Women’s Center, the mission of REACHUP, Inc. is to advocate for and mobilize resources to help communities achieve equality in healthcare and positive health for families.

It is the only program of its kind in Tampa Bay that gives teens an intimate look at the educational paths and careers of medical professionals. B.E.S.T. provides an in-depth overview of various healthcare careers and provides participants with the opportunity to learn directly from healthcare professionals in clinical settings.