What types of abortions are taught?
Inquire about training in both medical and surgical methodologies and if training is offered for 2nd trimester terminations. You may also want to know how many abortions are for genetic reasons or for health of the mother and if these take place in a different clinic or in the Labor and Delivery suite. • How many abortions will I perform? Just like any other procedure the more you do, the greater your skill will be. Therefore, you may want to ask how many abortions the typical resident has done upon graduation. For reference, most Planned Parenthoods consider providers they train to be competent after performing 100 abortions. • Will I be competent to perform abortions in my practice when I graduate or will I need additional training? Upon completion of a residency program, most residents feel ready to provide first trimester abortions independently without seeking further training. There are very few programs in the country where residents graduate with enough training to feel comfort
