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Launching April 2026

Elevating Osteopathic OB/GYN Applicants in a Competitive Match

Advanced preparation. Professional identity formation. A stronger path to residency.

ACOOG Annual Conference · Orlando, FL
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Readiness, Redefined

What Is Prelude to Residency?

Prelude to Residency (P2R) is a strategic framework from the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) designed to help osteopathic OB/GYN applicants stand out through advanced preparation, professional identity formation, and meaningful engagement with residency expectations.

P2R is evidence-based and grounded in neuroscience. It uses intentional spaced retrieval to help participants internalize knowledge, skills, and attitudes before residency begins.

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Residency Applicants

Osteopathic OB/GYN applicants seeking to strengthen their candidacy and demonstrate advanced readiness.

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Mentors & Advisors

Faculty and advisors guiding students through the OB/GYN Match with structured, high-quality resources.

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Residency Programs

Programs seeking PGY-1s who arrive prepared, engaged, and ready to thrive from day one.

Three Core Components

Your Pathway Through P2R

Each component builds toward a single goal: preparing you to be a differentiated, competitive, and residency-ready osteopathic OB/GYN candidate.

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Pre-Application Resource Library

A curated, annotated bibliography of high-impact resources structured to augment materials from APGO, CREOG, and other national organizations.

Format Annotated bibliography with structured summaries, relevance indicators, and suggested sequencing for self-directed study.
Purpose Equip applicants with a guided reading and preparation plan that strengthens their foundation before applications open.
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Readiness for Residency Pre-Work

Flipped-classroom pre-work drawn from the CREOG Readiness for Residency (RRR) curriculum, delivered in advance of matriculation in an OB/GYN residency.

Format Structured pre-match assignments designed for spaced retrieval and active recall before the pre-residency phase begins.
Purpose Internalize core knowledge, skills, and attitudes earlier, giving participants a measurable advantage as they transition to PGY-1.
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Video Interview Preparation

A curated collection of resources for confident on-camera performance, structured as an annotated bibliography with featured insights from Teresa Hubka, DO, FACOOG, Immediate Past President of the AOA.

Format Annotated bibliography of interview preparation resources, supplemented with video-specific coaching tools and tips.
Purpose Prepare applicants to present themselves with clarity, confidence, and professionalism in video residency interviews.
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Why P2R?

Demonstrate Advanced Readiness

Show residency programs you have engaged with OB/GYN expectations before day one of training.

Professional Identity Formation

Begin developing your professional identity as an OB/GYN early in the transition to PGY-1.

Differentiate Your Candidacy

Stand apart from allopathic peers with evidence of intentional, structured preparation from ACOOG.

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Complete all three components and receive a certificate from ACOOG to strengthen your application materials.

Residency CAS Uploads Personal Statements Video Residency Interviews

Pre-Work Before Pre-Work?

This is not redundancy. P2R uses intentional, strategic spaced retrieval grounded in neuroscience. This approach helps you internalize key knowledge, skills, and attitudes while continuing to build your professional identity before residency begins.

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