INTRODUCTION: Owing to advancements in technology, the number of vaginal hysterectomy cases available for resident physician education has changed over the years. This study examined the trend in vaginal hysterectomies and attending physician availability for resident physician instruction. Currently, there is limited research on this topic in regard to residency education. METHODS: After obtaining institutional review board approval, the number of cases for all types of hysterectomies performed at three resident-affiliated surgical centers for each academic year between July 2007 and June 2013 was retrospectively collected. International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision procedure codes (68.31–68.9) and Current Procedural Terminology codes (58260–58571) affiliated with hysterectomy procedures were utilized to categorize each procedure. All attending physicians were given the choice to opt out of the study. Number of vaginal hysterectomies performed and year of birth were collected for each consenting physician. RESULTS: Over the 6-year period, 84.5% of all hysterectomies and 72.4% of vaginal hysterectomies were performed in one hospital. The percentage of vaginal hysterectomies decreased significantly over the past 6 years (P<.001). The percentage of vaginal hysterectomies performed differed significantly among the three hospitals (P<.001). Of vaginal hysterectomies performed by attendings, 67.6% of cases were performed by five attending physicians. Two of these five physicians are approaching the expected retirement age (65 years). CONCLUSION: Vaginal hysterectomy percentages significantly decreased over the study period, leading to a paucity of cases available for resident education. The availability of educators experienced in the technique of vaginal hysterectomy is concerning for future resident education.