M3 CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCES
Labor and Delivery Rotation
Learning objectives:
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Process and conduct of normal and abnormal labor
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Underlying physiology and pathophysiology and how it affects labor and delivery
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Technical procedures of speculum exam/ cervical exam/ episiotomy and repair/ delivery of the baby
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Common postpartum problems, their evaluation and documentation (note writing)
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Clinical professionalism – patient comes first, support your coworkers, know what you are doing.
Gynecology Rotation
Learning objectives:
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- Physiology and pathophysiology of gynecologic problems amenable to surgical solution
- Understand rationale for surgical therapy, consent issues, alternative managment
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Conduct in the O.R. and technical aspects of handling of tissue, suturing and tying
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Post operative routine care, postoperative complications and their treatment
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Complications of early pregnancy
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Clinical professionalism – patient comes first, support your coworkers, know what you are doing
CLINCS/ Antepartum Rotation
Learning objectives:
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Understand antepartum care of normal ob patients and those with medical or fetal complications
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Assess risk level of pregnancy, interpret tests of maternal condition and of fetal well-being
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Understand manifestations of common gynecologic pathology, methods of evaluation, therapeutic options – medical and surgical
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Problem oriented history and focused physical exam
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Case presentation – preparation and communication
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Negotiate the computerized prenatal database, MARS
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