This program provides obstetric and general gynecology outpatient and inpatient services with subspecialties in maternal fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility and genetic counselling. Adolescent obstetric and family planning services are also provided. The department accepts patients through CritiCall referrals from across the province. The department is represented and contributes in a number of other areas such as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.

Education

The Program plays a crucial role in providing education to an increasing number of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees in obstetrics and gynecology including medical students, resident physicians, nursing students, advanced practice nurses, midwives and other health care professionals. The program provides a fellowship program in contraception, advice, research and education (CARE Fellowship). KGH is a member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada program “Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently – MORE OB,” a patient safety improvement program for physicians, midwives and nurses with a focus on respect, trust and continuous learning.

Research

The program promotes and develops Canadian Institutes of Health Research peer reviewed research. Areas of research include maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecologic oncology, and urogynecology. The program maintains a resident research program with an internal coordinator.