OBGYN - A Resident's Perspective w/ Dr. Aishwarya Karlapudi

From Rotation Ready by Savanna Faulconer & Jake Sossamon

November 30, 2025 · 47 min

About this episode

Dr. Aishwarya Karlapudi shares insights and tips for succeeding in an OBGYN rotation.

This episode will help you stand out in the OR, on wards, or in clinic on your OBGYN rotation. Dr. Karlapudi provides a guide for being proactive, whether it's your first time experiencing OBGYN, or returning as a seasoned sub-intern! We gain insight into how resident obstetricians and gynecologists think, dive into the team dynamics between residents and students, and learn tips and tricks for being efficient while pre-rounding and practicing suture skills. Join us in learning how we can prepare for the nuances of a new rotation. After listening to this episode, you should feel confident on your first day of your OBGYN rotation. Dr. Aishwarya Karlapudi is a resident obstetrician and gynecologist at the Swedish Program in Seattle, WA. She plans to practice as a generalist and is a thorough and compassionate educator as you will hear in the episode. We hope you enjoy! For more information, visit our website - rotationreadypodcast.com Book/Resource recommendation: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, Podcast: Creogs Over Coffee, ACOG Practice Bulletins

People in this episode

Hosts: Savanna Faulconer, Jake Sossamon

Guest: Dr. Aishwarya Karlapudi

Topics covered

OBGYN rotation
medical education
suture skills
team dynamics
resident perspective

Keywords

OBGYN
medical residency
suture skills
pre-rounding
team dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Swedish Program, Creogs Over Coffee, ACOG Practice Bulletins

Books & works: Being Mortal