SELECT SIOGN - Gynecology Oncology

Primary Goals of Selective:

                To obtain advanced clinical and surgical experience in inpatient and outpatient care of gynecologic oncology patients.

Specific Objectives:

The Acting Intern will be able to:

1. (PC) Gather essential and accurate information about their patient.

2. (PC, MK) Apply staging criteria to make informed recommendations about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up to date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.

3. (I&CS, MK) Counsel and educate patients and their families concerning their specific gyn malignancy.

4. (MK) understand anatomic relationships as specific to different gyn malignancies and surgical techniques.

5. (P, SBP) Work constructively with all members of the healthcare team in order to arrange appropriate follow up , consults requested or surveillance for gyn onc patients. 

6. (P, SBP) Attend Tumor board to observe the team interaction of physicians and specialists to create management strategies for these tumor patients. 

7. (P) Demonstrate punctuality, appropriate demeanor and personal appearance for patient interactions.

Resources for Learning:

Participating Faculty: Dr. Destin Black and Dr. Robin Lacour

Residents on rotation will provide didactic lectures on gyn onc topics.

Students will attend all Tuesday Am conferences and Tumor board.

Text: Clinical Gynecology Oncology- 4^th Edition Philip Desaia, M.D.- William T. Creasman, M.D.

Evaluation:

The Acting Intern will be evaluated by the faculty and or residents who are assigned to the specific block period using a standard competency based evaluation form based on the above objectives.

The course is pass/fail.