The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital prepares graduates to manage complex pregnancies, to investigate basic science, clinical, and public health research questions, and to succeed as leaders in our field.
Please direct all questions to fellowship coordinator Patricia Hardwick.
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Mission Statement
The Massachusetts General Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) service and fellowship strive:
To deliver the very best healthcare to our vibrant community in a safe, compassionate and inclusive environment
To provide an educational experience that prepares our graduates:
To serve as exceptional providers of evidence-based, patient-centered care for a diverse population with complicated pregnancies
To lead educational, research, quality improvement and public health endeavors
To continue to advance the field of maternal-fetal medicine through innovation in clinical care, teaching, research and the development of a diverse medical workforce
Fellowship Aims
Within the framework of our mission statement, the goals of the MFM Fellowship at Mass General are:
To train subspecialists with advanced knowledge of obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on both the mother and fetus
To train subspecialists to function as consultants to obstetricians and gynecologists and other medical specialists for people with complicated pregnancies
To provide training to allow graduates to function effectively in the arenas of basic and clinical research, quality improvement and population and public health
To provide training and opportunities to prepare graduates to be thoughtful educators and leaders in the fields of OB/GYN and MFM
To provide opportunities for candidates of diverse backgrounds and interests to find the unique career path that will suit them best
To prepare a compassionate and diverse workforce of MFM clinicians reflective of the community we care for
Program Length: 3 years Number of Fellows: 1 per year Fellowship Program Director:Christina Duzyj Buniak, MD, MPH Education & Well-being Manager: Patricia Hardwick
Clinical and Research Training
The MFM Fellowship provides a broad education in all aspects of maternal-fetal medicine. We expect our graduates to become busy and valued clinicians who will be leaders in our field. Training includes:
The basic science and physiology of pregnancy
Ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis
Management of medical and obstetrical complications of pregnancy
All aspects of labor, delivery and postpartum care
In addition, fellows will learn research design and statistical methods and complete a scholarly thesis. In addition to the faculty of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program within the Obstetrics Program, fellows receive education from specialists in maternal medical complications, obstetrical anesthesia, neonatology, critical care and pathology. Mass General’s affiliation with Harvard Medical School allows for additional opportunities for training and collaboration.
Faculty
Our institution's affiliation with Harvard Medical School allows for the opportunity for trainees to advance both the basic and clinical science of pregnancy.
Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
Associate Clerkship Director Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Videos
As the largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Mass General trains the next generation of providers in state-of-the-art care. Our department’s fellowship programs provide advanced training to physicians in specialty areas of obstetrics, gynecology, and fertility.
Christina Duzyj Buniak, MD, MPH, program director of the fellowship program, offers an overview of the three-year program. Molly Siegel, MD, third-year fellow, Taylor Freret, MD, second-year fellow, and Logan Mauney, MD, first-year fellow, share their experiences with the fellowship.
Jeffrey Ecker, MD, chief of the Mass General Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and other department leaders including Lori Berkowitz, MD, MBA, Allison Bryant, MD, MPH, and Mark Clapp, MD, MPH welcome prospective applicants to the various fellowship programs.
Hear from recent graduates of Mass General’s OBGYN Fellowships in gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and maternal-fetal medicine.
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Current Fellows
Taylor S. Freret MD (2021-2024)
Clinical Interests:
Cancer in Pregnancy
Diabetes
Ultrasound
Residency: BWH/MGH Integrated Residency Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Logan Mauney MD (2022-2025)
Clinical Interests:
Labor management
Peripartum thrombosis
Healthcare safety and quality improvement
Residency: BWH/MGH Integrated Residency Program
Medical School:Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Arlin Delgado, MD (2023-2026)
Clinical Interests:
Obstetric clinical care
Sleep disordered breathing
Disparities in perinatal healthcare
Residency: University of South Florida - Tampa, FL
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Professional practice, location and dates (if applicable)
Membership in professional societies
Personal statement (please limit to one page)
Letters of recommendation (A minimum of three letters of reference from professional superiors is required. At least one should be a supervisor of your pre- or postdoctoral training)
Recent photo
USMLE / COMLEX transcripts
Medical school / college of osteopathic medicine MSPE & transcripts
ECFMG status report (international medical graduates only)
CREOG scores (three years - please e-mail directly to Patricia Hardwick)
Candidate selection will be made through the NRMP subspecialty match program. This fellowship is accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Application Timeline
Application deadline: The program will adhere to the SMFM standardized process for interviews; to be considered for an interview, your completed application form, all applicable supporting documents and three letters of recommendation must be received by the ERAS post office by April 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.
Interview offers extended: May 20, 2024 (deadline for applicants to respond is May 28, 2024)
Interview dates: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 or Thursday, August 1, 2024
How to Apply
Please note when applying: There are two ACGME-accredited MFM fellowship programs affiliated with the Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Integrated Residency Program.
Our program (ACGME # 2302422002) is located exclusively at Mass General with Mass General teaching faculty.
Fellows beginning our program must have:
Completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Council of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CRCPSC)
Successfully completed United States Medical Licensing Examination ® (USMLE) Step III (or equivalent LMCC/MCCQE or COMLEX examinations)
Acquired basic knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynecology
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