Gynecologic Oncology Clerkship

Catalog description

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 2. DESCRIPTION: Rotation where one student will function as a subintern on the gynecologic oncology service. Involves evaluation of outpatients in gynonc clinic with opportunities for extensive history and physical, review of radiologic studies. Involves care of hospitalized patients and post-operative care. Involves operating room experience in radical surgery for gynecologic cancers. Students have a multi-disciplinary exposure with teaching rounds. Presentations may be required at teaching rounds and journal clubs. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval from the OBGYN department prior to applying for the clerkship. Interested students will be asked to submit their CV, USMLE report(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from their Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e., proficient H&Ps and exam skills) through the pre-approval web form. For more information, please email the OBGYN Visiting Student Office at [email protected]. These must be sent at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. PREREQUISITES: OBGYN 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Babak Litkouhi, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Shirelle Reese, [email protected]. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Page the gyn/onc fellow or intern (pager 12825) for reporting instructions; Time: 6:00 am. CALL CODE: 1. OTHER FACULTY: O. Dorigo, T. Ghezelayagh, A. Karam, B. Litkouhi, E. McClung. LOCATION: SUMC.