Resident Life, Wellness, and Resources

The Experience of a Lifetime

Gynecology and Obstetrics residents are provided well-rounded medical and surgical training, while creating lasting friendships and moments in the bustling city of Baltimore, Maryland.

Virtual Tours

Johns Hopkins Medicine Virtual Tour

Baltimore Virtual Tour

OB GYN Resident Life in Pictures

Residents of the gynecology program on a virtual meeting
Gynecology residents gather after the birth of a resident's child
Residents dressed up at a Halloween party
Residents in front of the Baltimore skyline
Gynecology residents celebrating a birthday
Gynecology residents at a daytime brunch
Gynecology residents enjoy a crab feast
Gynecology residents with Santa hats
Residents with their dogs on a hike
Residents celebrating a birthday with cake
Residents at the clinic dressed for Halloween
Gynecology residents at an ice skating rink
Gynecology residents together at a formal event

Gyencology residents flex after a workout

Resident Wellness

At Johns Hopkins, the well-being of our students, residents, and ACGME fellows is a top priority. Visit the Wellness at Johns Hopkins website for more information on our physical, mental and financial health offerings.

  • Our GYN/OB resident wellness chiefs help to organize our wellness initiatives including:
    • Resident School sessions
    • Fitness/health
    • Social events, including end of block happy hours and post-nights breakfasts
  • Peer support groups – 4 Houses
  • Annual resident retreat
  • Class dinners
  • Free gym membership at the on-campus Denton A. Cooley Center
  • Coverage for medical/dental appointments
  • Two (2) personal days off a year
  • The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine also offers resources to support the mental health of our residents, including:

Contract and Benefits

Visit the Office of Graduate Medical Education website for more information on programs and resources. 

Salary (AY 2020-2021)

PGY1 $57,160
PGY2 $59,571
PGY3 $62,439
PGY4 $65,051

Vacation Hours

PGY1 3 weeks
PGY2 4 weeks
PGY3 4 weeks
PGY4 4 weeks

Holiday Leave

You have the option of five days off for either Christmas or New Year's Holiday.

Sick Leave & Parental Leave

You may take up to 90 days off for sick or parental leaves of absence.