Medical Student Electives - Obstetrics and Gynecology Sub-Internship

Description:

The student elective program at Providence Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynecology has the following objectives:

1.  To instruct the medical student in the correlation of basic fundamental knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology with the basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, etc.).

2.  To instruct the medical student in the clinical application of Obstetrics and Gynecology correlated with previous exposure via curricula in the medical school.
 

Student Responsibilities and Expectations:

4.  The practical application and conduct of a pelvic examination in relationship to the history as it applies to any female patient.

5.  Attend the following conferences:

• Grand Rounds – Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
• Morning Report - daily at 7:00 a.m.
• Scientific conferences – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

Method:
The above is accomplished primarily by direct observation/patient care supplemented by the limited use of didactic lectures and self-directed reading, reviewing primarily what was taught in the first two years of medical school, e.g. review of the anatomy of the pelvis, review of pathology as it applies to gynecology, etc.)

Scope of the Senior Elective Program in OB/GYN:
Demonstrates to the student the approach to the obstetrical patient in a community hospital with the overall channeling and direction by the chiefs of service via the departmental education committee, audit committee and departmental reviews and critiques.