Reproductive Health & Gynecological Surgery. 4 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This selective is a primarily inpatient, surgically based sub-internship experience designed primarily for students planning to enter obstetrics and gynecology. The student will gain a broad experience in gynecologic care, perioperative care, and surgery. The student is required to be an active member of the gynecology service at the subintern level under the supervision of the faculty preceptor and the residents. Responsibilities will include participation in: 1) inpatient gynecologic surgeries and therapies; 2) outpatient procedures such as diagnostic laparoscopy, tubal sterilization, vaginal sonography, and hysteroscopy; 3) clinic-based care including annual gynecologic and breast examination, cancer screening, contraception, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, common gynecologic problems, and preoperative planning; 4) treatment of acute gynecologic emergencies; and 5) patient care rounds, patient care conferences, and didactic lectures. The student will be required to deliver one formal presentation and will also participate in gynecologic emergency room call. Prerequisite: Completion of a core clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology (OBGY3001 or equivalent) For visiting students: successful completion of USMLE Step 1 examination and adequate performance on all required preclinical and clinical courses is also required.