The Ryan Residency Training Program is a nationally recognized initiative dedicated to advancing comprehensive family planning training within obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Since our approval in 2014, we have consistently upheld the program's rigorous standards, ensuring our residents receive exceptional education in complex family planning.
Comprehensive Training Experience:
Our program integrates a focused five-week Ryan Residency Training Rotation into the PGY-1 and PGY-2 years, providing residents with intensive, individualized training. This rotation is thoughtfully combined with supervised gynecologic and obstetrical ultrasound training, maximizing learning opportunities. In collaboration with Planned Parenthood Smithtown, we offer invaluable experience in surgical and medical abortion procedures. Residents engage in:
- Family planning clinics
- Operating room cases
- Dedicated ultrasound sessions
- Completion of seven comprehensive online didactic modules and assessments
Adherence to ACGME Standards:
We are committed to meeting and exceeding the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards for family planning education, which include:
- Providing comprehensive training or access to training in abortion provision as a core curriculum component.
- Respecting resident autonomy by allowing opt-out for those with religious or moral objections, without penalty.
- Ensuring residents gain expertise in patient education regarding surgical and medical abortion options.
- Developing resident proficiency in managing abortion complications.
- Providing comprehensive training in all forms of contraception.
Enhanced Practical Skills & Patient Access:
Our program prioritizes hands-on experience:
- All incoming PGY-1 residents receive certification in Mirena IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal during Bootcamp, along with manual uterine evaluation simulation.
- We maintain a high rate of immediate post-placental IUD insertions and postpartum Nexplanon insertions, with approximately 40% of postpartum patients choosing and receiving a LARC prior to discharge.
- Dedicated family planning clinics are held Monday through Friday, featuring dedicated procedure and ultrasound rooms, and protected OR time for optimal patient access.
- Our clinic services include:
- Comprehensive contraceptive counseling for diverse patient populations.
- Expertise in all contraceptive methods, including insertions, removals, and management.
- Emergency contraception services, including Plan B, Ella, and IUD insertion.
- Ultrasound-guided procedures for precise interventions.
- Office procedures including paracervical blocks, endometrial biopsies, hysteroscopy, D&C, and manual uterine evacuation.
Our Mission:
Our residency is driven by a mission to:
- Develop and sustain a comprehensive family planning curriculum.
- Champion reproductive justice and enhance patient access to resources.
- Deliver equitable and safe care, addressing healthcare disparities.
Advocacy and Collaboration:
We are supported by strong partnerships with hospitals, institutions, and clinics, enabling us to achieve our educational and patient care goals. We are also committed to advocacy, demonstrated by:
- Annual participation in the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
- Active engagement in local legislative testimony.
- Patient-centered initiatives to improve access to contraception and emergency contraception.
- Ongoing educational outreach to emergency medicine and primary care colleagues, promoting collaborative preconception and contraceptive care.
