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OB/GYN 3 rd Year Clerkship

OB/GYN 3 rd Year Clerkship. November 25, 2008. Clerkship Format. 6-week clerkship Course Description Introductory experience in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. (obstetrics and gynecology) Settings

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OB/GYN 3 rd Year Clerkship

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  1. OB/GYN3rd Year Clerkship November 25, 2008

  2. Clerkship Format • 6-week clerkship • Course Description Introductory experience in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. (obstetrics and gynecology) • Settings * University hospital * Inpatient * Community hospital * Outpatient * Physician offices * Public health clinics

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  6. Clerkship Activities • Office • Interview and examine patients (pelvics, pap smears) • Observe or assist with office procedures (colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, D&C) • OR • Participate in GYN surgeries and cesarean sections • L&D • Evaluate patients in triage • Observe, assist, or perform vaginal deliveries • Inpatient • Round on patients and participate in their hospitalization

  7. Clerkship Activities • Lectures • Grand Rounds • Conferences • Meeting with preceptors • Review write-ups • Discuss patients and conditions • Oral presentations

  8. Schedules • Hours determined by site • < 80 hours/week • Call varies • Once weekly • Night float (UWMC, HMC) • Follow call of preceptor • Communication • Pager required

  9. Grades • Final Grade • Clinical Evaluation • Write-ups • Oral Presentation • Clinical Performance • Written exam (NBME) • Grade Distribution 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 • Honors 32% 32% 32% 23% 23% • Hi Pass 24% 24% 24% 31% 30% • Pass 43% 42% 43% 43% 44% • Fail 1%2% 1% 3% 3%

  10. Clerkship Survival Guide • Be enthusiastic • Be present • Be professional • Read, Read, Read!!! • Learn from patients • Learn from other team members • http://depts.washington.edu/obgyn/clerkship/index.shtml

  11. Contacts • Vicki Mendiratta, MD – Clerkship Director • vmendira@u.washington.edu • Jamie Vickerman – Administrative Assistant • centej@u.washington.edu • 206-543-3891

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