INDIVIDUALIZED OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY ELECTIVE
In-depth exposure to ambulatory gynecology, operative gynecology, normal and high-risk obstetrics and subspecialty clinics, working under the direct supervision of Obstetric/Gynecology faculty, residents, fellows, certified midwives, and advanced practice practitioneers. Individualized to meet each location's capacity and student preference.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform a hypothesis driven history and complete a targeted exam Audience: Graduate 2. Develop and present a weighted differential diagnosis for medical and surgical conditions Audience: Graduate 3. Using clinical evidence, adapt and justify the working diagnosis Audience: Graduate 4. Present a diagnostic plan including laboratory and imaging modalities Audience: Graduate 5. Correctly interpret imaging and laboratory findings and communicate results to patients and team members Audience: Graduate 6. Develop and implement effective patient management plans Audience: Graduate 7. Complete written documentation in a comprehensive, concise, accurate and timely manner Audience: Graduate 8. Review, interpret, and present current literature to support patient care Audience: Graduate 9. Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and non-physician team members Audience: Graduate 10. Communicate and collaborate with consultants and/or primary team and other providers to coordinate care Audience: Graduate 11. Engage patients in shared decision-making regarding tests, orders, and procedures Audience: Graduate 12. Avoid medical jargon when communicating with patients and families Audience: Graduate 13. Recognize limitations and seek assistance as appropriate Audience: Graduate 14. Understand the process of obtaining informed consent prior to surgical intervention Audience: Graduate 15. Recognize perioperative conditions that determine patient level of care and interpret physiologic changes that require changing that level of care Audience: Graduate 16. Perform minor procedures with supervision Audience: Graduate 17. Demonstrate the ability to manage time and understand, access, and utilize the resources and systems necessary to provide optimal patient care Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform a hypothesis driven history and complete a targeted exam Audience: Graduate 2. Develop and present a weighted differential diagnosis for medical and surgical conditions Audience: Graduate 3. Using clinical evidence, adapt and justify the working diagnosis Audience: Graduate 4. Present a diagnostic plan including laboratory and imaging modalities Audience: Graduate 5. Correctly interpret imaging and laboratory findings and communicate results to patients and team members Audience: Graduate 6. Develop and implement effective patient management plans Audience: Graduate 7. Complete written documentation in a comprehensive, concise, accurate and timely manner Audience: Graduate 8. Review, interpret, and present current literature to support patient care Audience: Graduate 9. Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and non-physician team members Audience: Graduate 10. Communicate and collaborate with consultants and/or primary team and other providers to coordinate care Audience: Graduate 11. Engage patients in shared decision-making regarding tests, orders, and procedures Audience: Graduate 12. Avoid medical jargon when communicating with patients and families Audience: Graduate 13. Recognize limitations and seek assistance as appropriate Audience: Graduate 14. Understand the process of obtaining informed consent prior to surgical intervention Audience: Graduate 15. Recognize perioperative conditions that determine patient level of care and interpret physiologic changes that require changing that level of care Audience: Graduate 16. Perform minor procedures with supervision Audience: Graduate 17. Demonstrate the ability to manage time and understand, access, and utilize the resources and systems necessary to provide optimal patient care Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027