Department:                        Obstetrics/Gynecology                                             

 

Elective Title:                    Obstetrics & Gynecology                  OBG 9302

 

Campus:       Northeast                   Location of Elective:  Northern Valley OB/GYN

 

Preceptor(s):  Rory Trottier, MD, Michael Vandall, MD, Kathy Detke, WHNP

 

Period(s) offered and number of students per period:   1-2 per period

 

Purpose:  This elective is primarily designed for the student who is strongly motivated to acquire additional OB/GYN skills.  This elective will be particularly helpful for a student who is considering a residency in family medicine or obstetrics and gynecology.

 

Objectives: Following successful completion of this elective, the student will be able to:

 

1.   Identify and discuss the basic principles and practice of obstetrics and gynecology in a clinical setting.

2.   Demonstrate knowledge and skills in normal labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring and

 episiotomy repair.

3.   Recognize the signs of a high risk pregnancy.

4.   Demonstrate a rational approach to common obstetrical complications. 

5.   Demonstrate knowledge and skills in history taking, breast exams, pap smears, pelvic exams, and

other office gynecological  procedures commonly encountered in the office practice of a primary care

physician.

 

Instructional Activities: During this elective, students will be involved in/experience:

 

1.   Mandatory daily participation in clinic, surgery, delivery, and hospital rounds as directed by the

 preceptor(s).

2.   Individual reading from standard textbooks and scientific articles to supplement clinical material as

 directed by the preceptor(s).

3.   Attendance at monthly OB/GYN Grand Rounds and other assigned OB/GYN meetings and conferences.

4.   Call duties to include following labor patients, attending deliveries, and evaluating ER patients.

5.   Case presentations and preceptor discussions.

6.   Voluntary participation in an ongoing research project.

7.   Other related activities, including testing of knowledge and skills.

 

Criteria for Grading: During and following this elective, the preceptor will:

 

1.   Judge by direct observation of clinical skills and review of the patient medical records the student’s

 ability to perform an efficient history and physical exam on OB/GYN patients.

2.   Evaluate by direct observation and review of the patient medical records the student’s ability to perform

 the procedures noted under the objectives section..

3.   Judge by direct observation the student’s level of proficiency in diagnosis and treatment of gynecological

 and obstetrical conditions.

4.   Judge by direct observation the student’s ability to work as a member of an integrated health team in a

 professional manner.

5.   Judge by direct observation and discussion the student’s ability to present cases, integrate, assess and

 learn new information, and interpret the assigned reading and research.

6.   Complete the standard UND 4th year evaluation form with particular attention to the skills obtained in

the items listed above.