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Nov 25, 2024
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2019-2020 School of Medicine Bulletin
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OBGY D605 - Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship
Credits: 6
A six-week, six-credit-hour required clerkship in the third year that introduces students to the basic fundamental principles of obstetrics and gynecology through a variety of inpatient and out-patient experiences. The rotation is divided into a three-week obstetric block, and a three-week gynecology block. During the obstetrics portion of the rotation, students spend one week on the labor and delivery floor during the day and one week on the labor and delivery unit at night. During these two weeks, students are exposed to normal labor and delivery patients, high risk antepartum patients, and postpartum patients. The third week of the obstetrics block is dedicated to gaining exposure to obstetric ultrasound and genetics, as well as spending some more time on the labor and delivery unit. Students are also exposed to maternal fetal medicine as well during these three weeks. During the gynecology block, the students spend equal time in the operating room and the out-patient clinic. The bulk of time in the operating room is spent observing benign surgical cases with a limited amount of time dedicated to the observation of gynecologic oncology and urogynecology surgical cases. While the students are in the out-patient clinic, they are exposed to both obstetric and gynecologic patients, and are involved in the colposcopy, endocrine, high risk pregnancy, and teen gynecology specialty clinics. Additionally, students receive exposure to gynecologic ultrasound by spending time in the ultrasound unit. Primary modes of instruction include teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences. Modes of assessment include the Obstetrics and Gynecology NBME subject examinations clinical evaluations, and an Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE). Demonstration of mastery of a prescribed set of clinical skills, included on the Clinical Skills Attainment Document, is required for successful completion of this clerkship.
Note: Restricted to medical students.
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