Medical Student Electives - Obstetrics and Gynecology Sub-Internship
Rotation Director: Paul Schnatz, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Duration: One month
Maximum number of student per four-week period: One
Candidates: Senior students of approved allopathic and osteopathic medical schools
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Description:
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The student elective program at Providence Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynecology has the following objectives:
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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.
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Student Responsibilities and Expectations:
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1. Familiarization with terminology concerning obstetrics and gynecology (definition of terms and their proper usage).
2. The practical application of history-taking for both the obstetric patient and gynecology patient.
3. The practical application of examination of the obstetrical patient and her evaluation.
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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.
- Department scientific conferences – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m.
6. Participate in rounds with the Chief Resident on the OB or GYN service.
7. Participate with our residents on a night call schedule.
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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.
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