ACE: Gynecologic Oncology

School of Medicine

During this rotation, the student receives training in the management of gynecologic oncology patients. The student participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients, gaining clinical experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings for the care of gynecologic malignancies. The student will be exposed to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation techniques, with additional teaching in domains such as pathology and acute medical care. The student will be primarily responsible for 2-3 inpatients under the direct supervision of the resident on service. By the end of the rotation, the student should be familiar with the staging of different gynecologic malignancies, common treatment modalities, and important prognostic factors affecting survival. In addition, the student will be exposed to the immediate postoperative care of the acutely ill patient. Specific learning activities include pre- and postoperative care of the oncology surgical patient, assistance in the operative cases on the service, and attendance in the private clinics of the oncology attending.