Gynecologic Oncology Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology. By the end of the ACR, students are expected to be functioning near the level of a matriculating intern and should be fully integrated with the team, which includes an attending and a fellow (who rotate weekly), a resident team (R4, 2 R3's, R2, R1, rotating every 6w), and often Phase 2 and Phase 1 students. The student will take part in the work-up of patients on the gynecology service prior to surgery and/or radiotherapy, assist in surgery, participate in rounds with residents/fellows/faculty, assist in managing the inpatient unit including writing notes and entering orders for MD co-signature, accompany chief residents/fellows/faculty on consultations, and attend gynecologic oncology clinics and conferences. Opportunities for clinical or basic research projects in gynecologic malignancy are also available. A 30-minute presentation to the division reviewing a topic in gynecologic oncology is required.