Obstetrics and Gynecology

About the Program

Residency Overview

During the four-year program in OBGYN, residents have progressive responsibility in managing obstetrical patients. Prime Garden City Hospital averages approximately 500 births per year. Residents take an active role in nearly all deliveries, as opposed to being limited to a smaller population of patients. Gynecologic surgery is integrated throughout all years in training and according to skill level.

Continuity clinic is coordinated in established practices under the supervision of staff physicians, allowing for ample experience across the spectrum of prenatal, postnatal and gynecologic care. Didactics are scheduled for Monday and Thursday mornings.

The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at Garden City Hospital is Fully Accredited by the ACGME.

Quick Facts

Program duration: 4 years
Approved positions: 12
Current filled positions: 8

Program Director

Hamid Sanjaghsaz DO, FACOOG

Dr. Sanjaghsaz is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, He completed his residency training for OB/GYN at St. John Riverview and St. John Macomb Hospitals. Dr. Sanjaghsaz is board certified by AOBOG and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a Clinical Examiner for the AOBOG oral examinations and previously served on the ACOOG Board of Trustees. His experience in medical education includes directing the residency program at St. John Riverview Hospital in Detroit from 2001 through 2006. He was appointed as Garden City Hospital Residency Program Director at Garden in December of 2010.