Inpatient Acting Internship-Obstetrics Service

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Goals: To provide a comprehensive hospital based experience in the management and care of high risk obstetrical patients. Objectives: The Acting Intern will be able to: (PC) Obtain accurate histories, perform thorough physical exams and develop comprehensive management plans for various medical conditions complicating pregnancy such as diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell disease. (PC) Obtain accurate histories, perform thorough physical exams and develop comprehensive management plans that require hospitalization such as premature labor, preterm premature rupture of membranes, preeclampsia, Intrauterine growth restriction and others. (PC) Learn the evaluation process of the progress if labor and the application of internal fetal monitoring devices. (PC) Perform directly supervised deliveries of uncomplicated pregnancies. (MK) Evaluate and interpret lab abnormalities and formulate a response to them. (MK) Evaluate antepartum and intrapartum states of mother and fetus. (MK) Understand significant physiological changes of pregnancy as they are affected by medical diseases. (I&CS) Present patient information and assessment to other members of the team, in an organized manner with attention to pertinent details and logical management plan. (PBL&I) Use information technology to access information. (P) Work effectively and harmoniously with all members of the OB service. (P) Be present to report to all assigned academic activities on time and to let their team know where they are at all times. (P) Perform/complete all assigned tasks in a timely and careful manner.