Preparation for ObGyn Residency

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This two-credit course is designed to build on the foundation laid in the Capstone Course to further prepare students specifically for OB/GYN residency, though it is open to other students as well. Emphasis is placed on knowledge/skills necessary to succeed as PGY-1. Coursework includes high yield patient management didactics, review of common obstetric and gynecologic surgeries and procedures, critical appraisal of the literature / journal club, basic surgical skills (gowning, gloving, prepping, draping, suturing, knot tying), simulation of obstetric emergencies, practice pages, and Resident-as-teacher sessions, as well as time to work directly with faculty and residents. The course will be graded Credit/No Credit. Credit 2. Enrollment max 20; Enrollment Min: 2. Students should meet at 248 Baker House on the first day. For questions about the time to meet, and/or the class dates in April, please contact Dr. Sarah Dotters-Katz ([email protected]). Sarah Dotters-Katz, MD, Jennifer Howell, MD, and associated departmental faculty. **Only offered Spring 44