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Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship is a three-year ACGME-accredited program approved for four fellows in a 2-1-1 rotating format designed to train obstetrician-gynecologists for productive careers in gynecologic oncology.

Fellows must complete all three years of the program to fulfill the fellowship requirements and be eligible for board certification with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Why Train at UT Southwestern

Our Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship program prioritizes comprehensive patient care – training in advanced surgical techniques and the medical management of all gynecologic cancers – and multidisciplinary collaboration with experts in other specialties.

UT Southwestern Gynecologic Oncology fellows train at UT Southwestern Medical Center and its affiliated institutions. Our fellows participate in the care of more than 650 patients with newly diagnosed gynecologic malignancies each year with continued growth expected year over year.

Institutional Accolades

UT Southwestern is an internationally renowned academic medical center that is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in obstetrics and gynecology and rated “High Performing” in gynecological cancer surgery.

With one of the nation’s largest Ob/Gyn departments, our team includes more than 100 faculty members, 72 residents, and 18 fellows. We handle more than 14,000 deliveries, over 6,500 surgeries, and 350,000 outpatient visits each year, serving women of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses through both public and private clinical services. We are also home to the nation’s largest Ob/Gyn residency program.

Our faculty members have authored landmark textbooks such as Williams Obstetrics, Williams Gynecology, and Essential Reproductive Medicine, reflecting our deep commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research.

Clinical Facilities

The clinical aspect of the program is remarkable for its diversity and exposure to high-volume patient care at both UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health clinical sites.

Fellows provide inpatient and outpatient services for both health systems, supervised by the Gynecologic Oncology faculty. Both health systems have state-of-the-art hospitals and offer fellows a unique diversity of pathology and case complexity.

UT Southwestern Medical Center

William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital

Designed to optimize both trainee education and patient comfort, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital has 751 patient rooms and is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and one of the top 20 hospitals for cancer care in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Clements University Hospital offers patients:

  • A comprehensive cancer program approved by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  • 45 surgical suites with state-of-the-art equipment and videoconferencing
  • Specialized facilities for oncologic surgery and patient-centered care

Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

As an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and a member of the elite 30-member National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Simmons Cancer Center offers cancer care initiatives that advance the treatment and prevention of cancer through:

  • Innovative basic science and translational research across more than a dozen major cancer care programs
  • Access to leading-edge clinical trials and biomedical innovations
  • New adaptive therapy technology and highly personalized treatments in radiation oncology
  • Community outreach and engagement with UTSW clinics in Fort Worth, Richardson/Plano, and the RedBird neighborhood of Dallas

Parkland Health

Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the nation’s largest county hospitals with 862 single-patient rooms, is the primary teaching hospital for UT Southwestern and serves as Dallas County’s public hospital. Parkland provides:

  • A broad and diverse patient population
  • Integrated digital technologies focused on safety and education
  • Vital clinical exposure in a fast-paced environment
  • 27 surgical suites

Parkland's Women and Infants' Specialty Health (WISH) Clinic houses the Gynecology Specialty Clinic, which includes gynecologic oncology care and has dedicated infusion suites for gynecologic patients.

Fellow Life

We are committed to a supportive learning environment that encourages our fellows to develop a work-life balance, with plenty of time to spend with family and friends, engage in wellness activities, and pursue personal interests outside of work. All Gynecologic Oncology fellows have:

Graduate Success

One of the most important indicators of the success of a fellowship program is found in the outcomes of its graduates upon completion of their training.

Our Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship program not only boasts a 100% pass rate on board exams, but our graduates have taken their invaluable experience at UT Southwestern and gone on to excel in various leadership positions and rewarding careers in the field, whether in research, private practice, community hospital settings, or academic health systems.

Our graduates have also received career development grants, including the K08 and K12 by the National Institutes of Health, providing support and training in their pursuit of independent investigative roles.

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