Obstetrics/ Gynecology Core Clerkship

Catalog description

The Obstetrics and Gynecology core clerkship is a four (4) week experience served in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The clerkship affords students the opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and management of common presentations in the practice of women’s health and promotion of wellness and disease prevention. Students will participate in providing prenatal care, management of labor and uncomplicated childbirth, and postnatal care. Exposure to principles of gynecologic surgery, minor diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and operative experience will also be available depending upon the practice assignment at each hub. Each practice may have a unique profile of patients that will offer greater insight into a particular entity.