The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Cooper University Hospital participates in Residency CAS and all information is processed through this system without exception. Information regarding the Residency CAS application process and timeline for our program is available below. All positions will be offered through NRMP; participation with National Residency Matching Program required.
Residency CAS
Applications must contain the following information in order for your application to be considered:
- Common application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical school transcript
- Dean’s letter
- Three original letters of recommendation including one SLOE
- Personal statement describing your training goals and future career plans
- USMLE reports (1 and 2)
- ECFMG certification (IMG only)
The program director and additional faculty members will review applicant files. Invitation for interview will be based upon their recommendations.
Program Eligibility
Eligibility for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program requires an MD or DO degree received within the past five years and a minimum USMLE score of 220 or COMLEX score of 600, on first attempt. Individuals accepted for a position in the program must be U.S. citizen, classified as a resident alien, or hold a J-1 visa.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are following the recommendations set forth by The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) by using a virtual platform to conduct resident interviews in the 2025–26 recruitment process.
Virtual interview dates for the 2025-2026 season are as follows:
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Friday, December 5, 2025
- Friday, December 12, 2025
- Friday, January 9, 2026
The application deadline for the 2025-26 academic year is September 24, 2025. About | ResidencyCAS
GME Open Houses
GME will be having in-person open houses for applicants applying to all residencies and fellowships. Stay tuned for more details, dates are as follows:
- Tues., October 7, 2025
- Tues., October 21, 2025
- Tues., December 16, 2025
- Tues., January 13, 2026
- Tues., February 10, 2026