OBGYN Ultrasound - Genetics (Clinical Elective)

2 units

Working with the attending physicians in the Ultrasound Units at the Center for Outpatient Health and the Center for Women's Wellness at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, the student will learn the principles and techniques of non-invasive screening for fetal disorders and observe the performance of invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures. The student will also learn the standards and guidelines for performance of the antepartum obstetrical ultrasound examination and female pelvic examination. Normal and abnormal fetal and gynecologic anatomy will be reviewed. Experience will be gained in pedigree analysis and familial risk factor assessment by working with genetic counselors. One day is spent in the Cytogenetics Laboratory observing the preparation of prenatal specimens for karyotype analysis. Opportunities for participation in clinical research are also available.