Gynecology Oncology Acting Internship - Riverside Methodist
Title of Clerkship: Gynecology Oncology Acting Internship - Riverside Methodist
Elective Year(s): Fourth Year Elective Acting Internship
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
Course Number: OBGY 734
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/Block: 1
Faculty: Dr. Kellie Rath, Dr. Aine Clemens, Dr. Stuart Pierce, Dr. Amy Harper
Elective Description/Requirements: In this rotation, the student will spend 4 weeks with the Gynecology and Oncology team. The student will have the opportunity to participate in the operating room, in-patient rounds, and deliveries. The student will also have the option of participating in the out-patient clinic.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- List the symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic methods for patients with gynecologic cancers. (EPOs: PC-1)
- Describe the clinical manifestations and rationale for treatment options of gynecologic cancers. (EPOs: MK-4)
- Describe the risk factors for cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer and the appropriate indications for screening. (EPOs: MK-3, PC-1)
- Describe the management of patients with adnexal masses. (EPOs: PC-6)
- Describe the general mechanisms of action of different chemotherapeutic agents. (EPOs: MK-6)
- Describe appropriate preoperative evaluations for individual patients (appropriate imaging, lab tests, antibiotics, DVT prophylaxis, etc.) (EPOs: PC-6)
- Describe postoperative management for diet, ambulation, urinary function, DVT prophylaxis and wound care. (EPOs: PC-7)
- Recognize and describe the evaluation of postoperative complications. (EPOs: PC-7)
- Present daily patient updates including an assessment and management plan. (EPOs: IPC-2)
- Obtain a comprehensive history for patients presenting for gynecologic oncology care. (EPOs: PC-1)
- Perform a daily assessment and develop a plan for postoperative patients. (EPOs: PC-1)
- Discuss the appropriate workup and diagnosis of women with gynecologic malignancies. (EPOs: PC-7)
- Present a complete history, physical exams, differential diagnoses, and rationale for management plan. (EPOs: PC-1, IPC-2)
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. (EPOs: IPC-1)
Professionalism: UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Clinical experience, inpatient
- Patient presentation, learner
- Conferences – attend Grand Rounds, M&M, journal club, and applicable resident didactic teaching sessions.
- Independent learning (assigned readings)
Evaluation Methods:
- Mid-Clerkship Formative Feedback Form
- Clinical performance (Preceptor evaluation(s)
- Clinical documentation review (Completion of a minimum of 2 new patient histories and physicals logged in RocketMed)
Prerequisites: This rotation is only open to 4th year medical students. Application to include a brief essay: In 200 words or less, explain why you are interested in the Riverside OB/GYN Program
Special Notes:
- Night call requirement.
- Required to attend resident didactics
Clerkship Director: James Van Hook, MD
Clerkship Coordinator: Tammy Brittian
Phone Number: 419.291.3122
Email: tammy.brittian@utoledo.edu
ECC Approved
November 2024