Medical College of Georgia

Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program

The Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was approved by the ACGME on February 9, 2017, and is currently the only approved Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship in the state of Georgia. 

This is a three-year fellowship with one fellow position per year. The objective of the fellowship program is to produce well-rounded gynecologic oncologists to provide excellent clinical care for women with regards to the prevention, detection, and treatment of gynecologic malignancies.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

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Sharad Ghamande, MD

  • Chair
  • Professor Gynecologic Oncology
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Bunja Rungruang, MD

  • Fellowship Program Director & Division Director
  • Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
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Robert V. Higgins, MD

  • Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
  • Associate Residency Program Director
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M. Symmes Johnson, MD

  • Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
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Terry Lott

  • Fellowship Program Manager, Gynecologic Oncology

Contact Us

Medical College of Georgia

706-721-3992

gynonc_fellowship@augusta.edu

 

Application Process

Applications for the Medical College of Georgia Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The deadline to submit applications is Monday, April 3, 2023, for consideration for a fellowship position beginning August 1, 2024. Our program follows the common date recommendations set forth by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (Link to Website Here)

AAMC Website

NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents (green card) and must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in obstetrics and gynecology by the fellowship start date. Due to the nature of fellowship funding, applications from H1B and J1 Visa holders cannot be accepted.

Your completed application must include the following components submitted via ERAS: 

  • Common Application Form (CAF) in MyERAS 
  • Personal statement 
  • Official medical school transcript
  • MSPE/Dean’s letter from medical school 
  • USMLE transcript
  • Recent photo
  • Letters of Recommendations (3)
    • Chairman of your department
    • Residency Director of your department
    • Director of Gynecologic Oncology of your department
    • The fourth letter of recommendation is optional and may be from an individual of your choice. At least three letters of recommendation, to include:  Your completed application must also include the following: CREOG scores - email scores to gynonc_fellowship@augusta.edu

Our new Fellowship Position Begins August 1, 2024. Applicants will be notified April 24 - May 20 if selected to interview.

All interviews will be conducted Virtually, via Zoom, on June 7, July 12, and August 16, 2023:

**Please continue to check our website for the latest updates.

 

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