University of Maryland Program
About This Program
The OBA fellowship program at the UMMC,with an academic and research focus,encompasses clinical,research,and educational expertise for high-acuity,critically ill obstetric patients provided by highly experienced faculty members and other interdisciplinary resources like MFM,Neonatology and critical care medicine.The fellow is an integral part of the multidisciplinary Complex Obstetric Surgery,Maternal Cardiac,and Simulation programs. ECMO and POCUS rotations are unique curriculum that we offer.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shobana Bharadwaj, MD
Univ of Maryland Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kierra Smith
Univ of Maryland Program
Locations
Univ of Maryland Med Ctr
S11C
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Apr 15, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 10, 2025 - May 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.