Contact us
For any additional questions, please contact Karen Estrella, program administrator.
Mission statement
To provide exceptional healthcare to the diverse communities of Las Vegas. We will advance knowledge, scholarship, and clinical excellence in Women’s Health and empower our residents to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of Southern Nevada.
Program overview
Program Vision
The HCA Sunrise Health GME Consortium's Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Training Program at HCA MountainView Hospital is part of the growing national HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program. The OBGYN program is based at HCA MountainView Hospital, a community hospital program providing healthcare to a diverse and expanding population in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our goal is to train the next generation of obstetrician-gynecologists to meet the changing demands of medicine in the 21st century, to become outstanding clinician-surgeons who practice humanistic medicine and are prepared to enter careers in private, public or academic organizations.
Highlights
Our program embraces a collaborative and collegial approach where residents and faculty actively contribute in shaping the curriculum and program improvements. In addition to our residents’ clinical training, we are committed to equipping our residents with the skills and knowledge needed for career success and leadership within our field. To support this, we emphasize key areas such as career development; fostering an inclusive and equitable environment; leadership development; quality improvement; advocacy; and professionalism.
Training Highlights
- High clinical volume of general and high risk obstetrics, with a level III NICU at our main hospital site
- High volume of benign and complex gynecologic surgeries, and gynecologic oncologic cases performed at our main hospital site
- Longitudinal Continuity Clinic integrated into a local private practice. With many opportunities to learn common outpatient procedures: including hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, LARC placement, endometrial biopsies, and other minor procedures
- Extensive robotic gynecologic surgical training, starting in your PGY1 year
- Robust complex family planning experience, including advanced D&E procedures and complex contraception counseling
- Lactation rotation elective led by an IBCLC core faculty member, where you will develop a better understanding of breast health, breastfeeding and counseling.
Research
- Our program offers a scholarly activities curriculum starting in your intern year that aligns with the ACGME scholarly activities requirement. An emphasis is placed on pursuing your individual interests so that the project is meaningful to you.
- Our GME department provides support for each resident with onsite research personnel
- Kyle Mefford, PhD, Division Director of Research Graduate Medical Education – Far West Division HCA
- Denise Vidal, Research Coordinator of Graduate Medical Education, Far West Division HCA
Research and Scholarship
Residents participate in a structured scholarly activity curriculum starting in the intern year, with projects tailored to individual interests. Dedicated GME research support ensures success, including faculty and staff mentorship from Kyle Mefford, PhD, Division Director of Research, and Denise Vidal, Division Research Coordinator.
Our program offers a rigorous, supportive, and forward-looking environment that prepares residents to excel as physicians, leaders, and educators in women's health.
Application
Thank you for your interest in our program. All positions are filled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). The OB/Gyn Residency Program participates in the Residency CAS for all positions.
Curriculum & Rotation Schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Salary & Benefits Information
| Year | Salary | Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,942 | $950 | $62,892 |
| PGY-2 | $64,106 | $950 | $65,056 |
| PGY-3 | $66,352 | $950 | $67,302 |
| PGY-4 | $69,680 | $950 | $70,630 |
Frequently asked questions
- Applications will only be accepted through ResidencyCAS. The program participates in the NRMP (National Resident Match Program).
- ApplicationsApplications will be reviewed by the program starting Oct 1, 2025.
- After review of applications, invitations to interview will be sent to qualified applicants through ResidencyCAS along with scheduling instructions.
- The OBGYN Residency Program will interview 40 applicants for 4 PGY-1 positions.
OBGYN Eligibility Requirements
- Medical school graduate within 2 years of entering residency; to include valid explanation of educational gap or completed internship
- A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation, to include:
- 1 from specialty department chair
- 1 from faculty within the specialty
USMLE Step I and II
- Must pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 greater than 238
- No more than 2 attempts to pass the USMLE
OR
COMLEX USA I & II
- Must pass COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 greater than 500
- No more than 2 attempts to pass the COMLEX
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident
- We do not accept H1B or J1 Visas
If you have questions regarding the application process or required documentation, please contact Karen Estrella.
To ensure a fair and organized process, we ask that all inquiries come directly from applicants via ResidencyCAS. Faculty, medical school officials, or other proxies should refrain from reaching out on an applicant's behalf to solicit interviews. Additionally, any application updates should be submitted through ResidencyCAS.
While we sincerely appreciate your interest in our program, we ask that applicants refrain from sending thank you emails or letters following interviews.
Similarly, we request that letters of intent not be sent to the program. To maintain consistency in our selection process, the residency leadership team will not be responding to emails sent directly to them. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your applications!
Sunrise Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium provides medical students with opportunities to work closely with residents and faculty.
Learn more about Medical Student Rotations at HCA Healthcare
All applications and required documentation should be submitted through Clinical Nexus.
We accept up to two Sub-I/MS 4 students for 4 week blocks from July to November of that academic year. Please see Clinician Nexus for exact dates.
Application requirements include:
- Transcripts
- COMLEX and/or USMLE Scores (Step I)
- Passed USMLE Step 1, Passed COMLEX Step 1
- CV or resume
- Immunization records
- Pre-Check Background check
- Pre-Check Drug Screen
- Implementation Letter (provided by school)
Unfortunately, the State of Nevada does not allow foreign medical students to do core or elective rotations while in medical school.
Communications through Clinician Nexus will not be answered. If you have questions regarding the application process or rotation logistics, please email Mandrell Lucas.