SELECT SOOGA - Outpatient- Obstetrics and Gynecology

Primary Goals of Selective:

To acquire extended knowledge of the fundamental principles of ambulatory care medicine; having a primary focus on obstetrical and gynecological care, with additional exposure to preventative and primary care.

Specific Objectives:

The student will be able to :

1.        (PC) Enhance history taking and examination skills by providing primary contact of both new patients and return visit patients under the supervision of OB/GYN faculty and housestaff.

2.        (PC, MK) Become familiar with available forms of contraception, contraindications and common side effects.

3.        (PC, MK) recognize and evaluate the postmenopausal patient and identify her particular healthcare needs.

4.        (PC, MK) Diagnose, evaluate and treat common ambulatory gyn problems, such as pelvic pain and irregular bleeding.

5.        (PC, MK) Perform thorough and accurate well woman exams, to include breast and pelvic exam.

6.        (PC) Understand when to use and how to perform common gyn office procedures such as wet prep and endometrial biopsy.

7.        (PC, MK) Evaluate, treat and manage common low risk obstetrical patients and manage routine prenatal care. 

8.        (I&CS) Develop proficiency at obtaining a reproductive and sexual history.

9.        (I&CS) Communicate pertinent patient information to supervising providers in an efficient and logical way.

10.     (P) Demonstrate punctuality, appropriate dress and demeanor for patient interaction.

11.     (SBP) Understand health care delivery issues as related to the underserved female population.

12.     (PBL&I) Utilize online resources to improve patient care and support their own education.

13.     (P) Attend all clinics and conferences attended by the clinic team and let their team know where they are at all times.

Resources for Learning:

Participating Faculty: All LSU Health OB/GYN faculty

Text: Williams Obstetrics 23^rd Ed.- Cunningham, MacDonald, Gant, Leveno

Williams Gynecology- Schorge, Schaffer, Halvorson, Hoffman, Bradshaw, Cunningham

Evaluation:

Students will be evaluated by faculty and residents who are assigned during the specific block period using a standardized competency based evaluation form.

Students will submit a single weekly patient interaction write up which includes pertinent history, physical exam and then assessment and plan.  The expectation will be for a detailed and well thought out differential or if differential is essentially simple then a written discussion of the pathophysiology of the complaint.  If the student is doing a 4 week block then at least 2 different ob and 2 different gyn write ups are expected.  If doing the 2 week block then 1 ob and 1 gyn.