Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) 2 Week Elective
Title of Clerkship: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) 2 Week Elective
Elective Year: Fourth Year 2 week Elective
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Flower Hospital, Outpatient Office, Parkway Surgical Center, Toledo Hospital
Course Number: OBGY 729
Blocks Available: ALL
Number of Students/Block: 1
Coordinating Faculty: Dr. Heather Wahl
Elective Description/Requirements:
The 2-week elective in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery is a 2-week clinical
rotation during which students participate in the evaluation and treatment of women
with concerns related to chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, benign adnexal
masses, and abnormal uterine bleeding.
This elective is one that provides the opportunity for a student to develop predominantly medical skillsets in the provision of care for patients with pelvic pain and some surgical skillsets in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. The student will participate in exams performed for chronic pelvic pain and in clinic procedures (i.e., trigger point injections, IUD placement, Nexplanon, endometrial biopsy, office hysteroscopy). The student may also have the opportunity to observe pelvic floor physical therapy sessions for management of pelvic pain at a patient’s discretion.
Day-to-day activities include the following: evaluation of new patients, writing notes on patients, patient presentation to faculty, short presentations when in clinic regarding topics pre-selected by the course mentor, assisting in surgical cases. There is a potential for development of a research project such as a case report or higher-level research projects.
Length of Elective: 2 Weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Present an independently obtained focused and comprehensive MIGS/CPP patient history. (EPOs: PC1)
- Perform independently, a focused MIGS/CPP physical examination. (EPOs: PC1)
- Prepare organized, focused, and accurate oral patient presentations. (EPOs: IPC1, IPC2)
- Document a clinical encounter in the electronic health record. (EPOs: PC1)
- Integrate diagnostic and clinical information to formulate a primary and complete differential diagnosis. (EPOs: PC6, PC7, MK4)
- Develop a management plan with diagnoses to be addressed in order of importance to the patient and while meeting her expectations. (EPOs: PC6, PC7, PC9, SBP5)
- Distinguish different types of pain conditions that can be present in chronic pelvic pain and discuss the etiology of these conditions. (EPOs: MK1, MK2, MK3, MK4)
- Identify the risk factors shown to increase the likelihood of chronic pelvic pain development later in life. (EPOs: MK1, MK2, MK3, MK4, MK6, PC4)
- Explain medical treatment options for chronic pelvic pain. (EPOs: MK2, MK4, MK6)
- Identify normal and abnormal pelvic anatomy during office exams and operative cases. (EPOs: MK1, MK4)
- Incorporate feedback, self-reflection, and improvement into daily practice. (EPOs: PBL1, PBL3)
Instructional Methods:
- Clinical experience – Participation in office-based care with faculty and certified pelvic floor physical therapist and in operating room cases with faculty.
- Conferences – attend Grand Rounds, M&M, journal club, and applicable resident didactic teaching sessions.
- Independent learning (assigned readings)
- Patient presentations to faculty
Evaluation Methods:
- Clinical performance (Preceptor evaluation(s)).
- Participation (surgical knot tying, suturing, completion of required readings)
- Clinical documentation review (Completion of a minimum of two new patient history and physicals examinations).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of third year required clerkships in Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Clerkship Director: Catherine Van Hook, MD
Clerkship Coordinator: Tammy Brittian
Phone Number: 419-291-3122
Email: Tammy.brittian@utoledo.edu
Approved ECC
April 2023