The Obstetrics/Gynecology Residency Program at Lankenau Medical Center began more than 50 years ago. Today, 41 obstetricians/gynecologists serve on the active medical staff at Lankenau, 16 current faculty attending physicians trained through this program. The program involves four post-doctoral years. Residents function as a team with the attending staff, medical students, nurses and non-medical personnel. Our program is approved for four residents/year.

The Lankenau Experience

Graduated responsibility

The program is designed for the resident to rotate within different clinical settings and specialties, performing diverse duties. During the progression of the residency duties of the resident will increase in complexity and responsibility. All patients, both private and clinic, admitted to the OB/GYN service are teaching patients.

Requirements for application

Applicants to the residency program in obstetrics/gynecology are accepted only through ERAS. Copies of USMLE Steps I and II scores or Levels 1 and 2 COMLEX scores are required.

  • We require a USMLE score for Step I and II to be 220 or higher on the first attempt
  • We require a Comlex score for Level 1 and 2 to be 560 or higher on the first attempt. For the osteopathic students applying it is not mandatory to take the USMLE exam however we strongly recommend you take at least USMLE Step I
  • You must have graduated from Medical School within the last five years
  • You must have had clinical experience in the U.S. (please note we cannot accept observership as clinical experience)
  • The hospital accepts J1 and H1B visas

For more information or questions regarding application requirements, please contact the Manager of Ob/Gyn, Darylynn Lindo at lindod@mlhs.org. Please, no phone calls.

Main Line Health

Founded in 1985, Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are four of the region’s respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital—as well as one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital; Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery; and Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, a home health service. Main Line Health also consists of Main Line HealthCare, one of the region’s largest multi-specialty physician networks, and the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a non-profit biomedical research organization located on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center. Main Line Health is also comprised of five outpatient health centers.

With more than 10,000 employees and 2,000 physicians, Main Line Health is the recipient of numerous awards for quality care and service, including System Magnet® designation, the nation’s highest distinction for nursing excellence, and recognition as among the nation’s best employers by Forbes magazine. Main Line Health is committed to creating an environment of diversity, respect and inclusion and has proudly embraced the American Hospital Association’s #123forEquity Pledge to Act to eliminate disparities in care. We are dedicated to advancing patient-centered care, education and research to help our community stay healthy.

Located for convenience

Main Line Health is located along Pennsylvania’s "Main Line," a suburban corridor of thriving communities extending northwest from Philadelphia for approximately 25 miles. Just a quick drive or train ride into the heart of the city, the Main Line is a collection of some of the most beautiful suburbs in the country, with tree-lined streets, stone colonial homes, parks, affordable housing, some of the best school systems in the state, convenient shopping, a variety of restaurants, and an outstanding quality of life in a top-tier community.

Our proximity to the sixth most populous city in the nation opens up a world of activities. Philadelphia boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, world-class restaurants, an exciting nightlife, an extensive park system, seven major-league sports teams, the nation's “most historic square mile,” two beautiful rivers with year-round waterfront activities, charming neighborhoods, cutting-edge festivals, friendly and diverse people, and so much more.

In addition, New York City and Baltimore are both near enough for day trips, and the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland beaches all offer weekend getaways.

Learn more about Diversity, Respect, Equity & Inclusion at Main Line Health