Obstetrics & Gynecology

Courses

MDR 800: Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Credits 2
This rotation is an intensive experience with the faculty of the Division of Ultrasound in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. It is geared for students interested in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The emphasis of the rotation is on the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in women’s health. The student will observe and participate in diagnostic ultrasound for gynecologic problems, routine and complicated obstetrics, and ultrasound guided procedures for gynecologic and obstetrical indications. This will be complemented by time in the operating room for general gynecologic surgery and on labor and delivery. Students are expected to display an elevated level of intellectual curiosity and perform as a self-motivated learner. For students interested in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Radiology, there may be opportunities to become involved with research with the attending physicians.

MDR 801: Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology

Credits 2

The pediatric and adolescent gynecology elective provides experience in the evaluation and management 
of young patients presenting for gynecologic care. Students will gain experience in taking a detailed gyn and 
psychosocial history in pediatric adolescent patients, evaluating and managing menstrual and endocrine 
disorders, chronic pelvic pain, and differences of sexual differentiation. Provision of contraception for adolescents 
and transgender care will be covered. A trauma informed approach to care will be emphasized. Students will 
participate in surgical treatment of endometriosis and ovarian cysts among pediatric and adolescent patients.

MDR 810: ACE: Gynecologic Oncology

Credits 4
The objective is for the student to gain experience in the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for various gynecologic cancers through participating in direct patient care and Resident/Fellow didactic activities. Students will enhance interpersonal skills and professional conduct in the female patient encounter setting. After completing the rotation, students should feel comfortable with both pre- and postoperative management of women having complex gynecologic procedures and understand the postoperative and medical management of women with gynecologic malignancies.

MDR 818: ACE: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Credits 4

The objective is for the student to get exposure to common antepartum complications in the inpatient and 
outpatient setting involving the mother and/or the fetus and gain experience/knowledge in the diagnostic and 
therapeutic approaches for various obstetrical scenarios through participating in direct patient care. Students will 
enhance interpersonal skills and professional conduct in the pregnant person/patient encounter setting. After
completing the rotation, students should be able to evaluate and work up common obstetrical complications that
happen to antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum and have insights into the management of complicated 
obstetrical patients. Consider opportunities for pre- or inter-conception counseling.

MDR 819: Obstetric Anesthesiology Night Rotation

Credits 2

This is a 2-week night shift elective intended to further increase the Phase 3 students’ exposure to a spectrum of experiences in Obstetric Anesthesiology. The student is permitted to schedule this course after successfully completing the Advanced Anesthesiology ACE (which includes a week of obstetric anesthesiology day shifts). This rotation will include topics related to the field including the principles and the practice of obstetric anesthesia, maternal/fetal physiology, and pharmacology. Each week, the student will work with faculty, fellows, and residents delivering anesthetic care to obstetric patients in the Labor and Delivery unit and obstetric operating rooms. The course will provide the student with exposure to, and experience performing, the preoperative assessment of obstetric patients and gain a basic understanding of neuraxial labor analgesia techniques. Motivated students may be allowed the opportunity to help perform neuraxial procedures under direct supervision.

MDR 831: Obstetrics and Gynecology Sub-I

Credits 4
The sub-internship (Sub-I), a 4-week experience, offered during Phase 3 of the NextGen curriculum, is intended to provide a learning experience for the student that prepares them to serve as competent interns and effective members of an interdisciplinary team. The primary objective of this rotation is to emphasize mastery of clinical core obstetric and gynecologic competencies, to develop skills in inpatient management of obstetric and gynecologic patients, including laboring and surgical patients, as well as outpatient management in prenatal care and gynecologic care. Additionally, the goal of this sub-internship is to prepare fourth year medical students for intern year and is modeled after the role of the OB/GYN intern on the respective team. This rotation will promote the expansion of the clinical knowledge base and emphasize the practice of evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology.

MDR 858: Complex Family Planning and Preventative Health

Credits 2
The objectives are for the student to improve knowledge and skills in managing both routine/complex contraceptive cases, learn about reproductive options including surgical/medical abortion and the surgical/medical management of miscarriage. The student should become proficient in counseling patients on contraceptive and abortion methods. During the two-week selective course, students will learn to incorporate preventative medicine, public health, and other issues in reproductive health into their daily clinical practice

MDR 952: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Credits 2

This rotation will provide you with the unique opportunity to learn about the subspecialty of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. During this rotation student will learn the basics of menstrual cycle, hormonal regulation and different causes of infertility. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of endocrinological disorders such as amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndromes, thyroid dysfunction, and hyperprolactinemia. Opportunity will be given to attend and observe the different techniques of advanced reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, intrauterine insemination. You will also be able to scrub-in and observe a wide variety of endoscopic surgeries.

MDR 975: LABOR AND DELIVERY NIGHT ROTATION

Credits 2
This is a 2-week elective intended to expose the Phase 3 student to a spectrum of experiences in Obstetrics. Each week, the student will rotate through Labor and Delivery and gain experience in the care of pregnant patients, including vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, triaging gravid patients, and obstetrical emergencies.

MDR 1031: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Credits 2
This rotation is an intensive experience with the faculty dedicated to Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. It is geared for students interested in Obstetrics, Gynecology and/or General Surgery. The emphasis of the rotation is surgical and will provide the senior medical student with exposure to laparoscopic and robotic procedures in benign gynecology. The student will observe, and depending on their competence and interest, participate in robotic and laparoscopic procedures. This will be complemented by time in the outpatient clinics. Students are expected to display an elevated level of intellectual curiosity and perform as a self-motivated learner. The student is required to participate in simulation-based learning. This will let the student acquire and develop basic laparoscopic and robotic skills. For students with an interest in Obstetrics and Gynecology there will be opportunities to become involved with research with the attending physicians.