MGH Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program

Overview

The Aims of the MFM Fellowship at Mass General are:

• To train subspecialists with advanced knowledge of obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on both the mother and fetus.
• To train subspecialists to function as consultants to obstetricians and gynecologists and other medical specialists for people with complicated pregnancies.
• To provide training to allow graduates to function effectively in the arenas of basic and clinical research, quality improvement and population and public health.
• To provide training and opportunities to prepare graduates to be thoughtful educators and leaders in the fields of OB/GYN and MFM, elevating the healthcare standard.
• To provide opportunities for candidates of varied backgrounds and interests to find the unique career path that will suit them best
• To prepare a compassionate and varied workforce of MFM clinicians reflective of the community we care for.

Requirements

Fellows beginning our program must have:

• Completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Council of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CRCPSC)
• Successfully completed United States Medical Licensing Examination ® (USMLE) Step III (or equivalent LMCC/MCCQE or COMLEX examinations)
• Acquired basic knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynecology.

Curriculum

The training in the MFM Fellowship provides a broad education in all aspects of maternal-fetal medicine. We expect our graduates to become valued clinicians who will be leaders in our field. Training includes:

• The basic science and physiology of pregnancy including a dedicated perinatal pathology rotation.
• Ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis with dedicated 1st and 3rd year rotations in ultrasound and genetics.
• Management of medical and obstetrical complications of pregnancy with antepartum, and outpatient provision of perinatal care.
• All aspects of labor, delivery and postpartum care, including training in critical care, obstetric anesthesiology and neonatology.
• Research design and statistical methods and complete a scholarly thesis.

In addition to the faculty of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program within the Obstetrics Program, fellows receive education from specialists in maternal medical complications, obstetrical anesthesia, neonatology, critical care and pathology. Mass General’s affiliation with Harvard Medical School allows for additional opportunities for training and collaboration.

Research Experience

A dedicated one year research experience is a core tenet of our program, with opportunities and dedicated mentorship in:

• Basic and translational science through the Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology.
• Clinical and Epidemiologic research through the Deborah Kelly Center for Clinical Research.
• Educational Scholarship through the Center for Education and Wellbeing.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS) Fellowships online application service. The Mass General MFM Fellowship participates in the December cycle of ERAS.
• Documentation for the application should include:
• ERAS common app form (CAF), including:
• Awards and fellowships
• Brief description of professional interests
• Publications
• Special clinical and/or research experience
• Professional practice, location and dates (if applicable)
• Membership in professional societies
• Personal statement (please limit to one page)
• Letters of recommendation (A minimum of three letters of reference from professional superiors is required. At least one should be a supervisor of your pre- or postdoctoral training)
• Recent photo
• USMLE / COMLEX transcripts
• Medical school / college of osteopathic medicine MSPE & transcripts
• ECFMG status report (international medical graduates only)
• CREOG scores (three years - please e-mail directly to Patricia Hardwick)
• Candidate selection will be made through the NRMP subspecialty match program. This fellowship is accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Application deadline: The program will adhere to the SMFM standardized process for interviews; to be considered for an interview, your completed application form, all applicable supporting documents and three letters of recommendation must be received by the ERAS post office by the dates arranged for the 2027 cycle.

Fellowships and Faculty Contacts

Christina Duzyj- Buniak, MD, MPH
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program
Medical Director, Labor & Delivery, Ante/Postpartum
Director, Placenta Accreta and Advanced Obstetric Surgical Program
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School

Lydia Shook, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program
Co-director, Diabetes in Pregnancy Program
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School

William Barth, MD
Vice Chair, Obstetrics, Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles & Robert Montraville Green Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School

Bryann Bromley, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

Mark Clapp, MD, MPH
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School
Physician Investigator

Andrea Edlow, MD, MSc
Vice Chair of Research, Mass General Brigham Dept of Ob/Gyn
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School

Francine Hughes, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School

Allan Nadel, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
Director, Obstetrical Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnostic Center

Malavika Prabhu, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Sarah Bernstein, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Medical Director of Outpatient Obstetrical Practice
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School

Jeffrey Ecker, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Chair Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Allison Bryant Mantha, MD, MPH
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Chief Health Equity Officer, Mass General Brigham

Camille Powe, MD
Endocrinologist
Co-Director, Diabetes in Pregnancy Program

Molly Siegel, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
Associate Medical Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mass General Chelsea Health Center
Associate Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGH Center for Immigrant Health