MDR 818: ACE: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Course Type
ACE (Advanced Clinical Elective)
Course Description

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.

Credits 4
Availability During the Year
All year
Allow Visiting Students
Yes
Number of Students per Block
2

Course Director Contact Information

Edna Kathleen (Kathy) Porter, M.D. MBA
kxp8592@med.miami.edu
Department Contact
Tameka Collins
tcollins@med.miami.edu
Phase 3 Liaison
Joyce Fernandez1218@yahoo.com