OB&G-911 GYN Oncology

Faculty: Dr. Lynn  Parker           
Contact Person: Janice Wood
Telephone Number: 561-7449

Length: 4 weeks
Offered: year round
Enrollment Maximum: 1

Hospital: University of Louisville, Norton
Time: 7:15 a.m.

Prerequisite: OB&G-901, PSY-901, SURG-901

Students are welcomed to discuss the elective with a faculty member prior to requesting it.  Two- week notice is required for withdrawing from the program.

Course Description:
This elective will expose the student to the entire range of cancer evaluation and treatment as seen by the Gynecologic Oncologist.  Total patient care will be emphasized with exposure in the areas of radiation therapy, radical surgery and chemotherapy.  The emphasis will be on clinical participation with private patients being utilized.  The student will also be exposed to colposcopy and have an opportunity to learn the techniques of obtaining cytologic specimens, biopsies and certain other minor operative procedures. Attendance and participation at both the Oncology and Ob/Gyn conferences will be required and the student will be asked to present a paper in an area of special interest.

Goals:
To learn and understand, through patient care, the principles and practices of gynecologic oncology, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Method of Evaluation:
Observation of performance, attendance and participation at the Oncology and Ob/Gyn conferences and presentation of paper in an area of special interest.

OB&G-913 Maternal - Fetal Medicine

Faculty:  Dr. Jeffery C. King           
Contact Person: Janice Wood
Telephone Number: 561-7449

Length: 4 weeks
Offered: year round
Enrollment Maximum: 1

Hospital: U of L

Prerequisite: OB&G-901, PSY-901, SURG-901

Students are welcomed to discuss this elective with a member of the faculty under whom primary guidance will occur. Two-week notice is required to withdraw from program.

Course Description:
Problems of prematurity, diabetes, Rh isoimmunization, preeclampsia and intra-uterine growth retardation affect a sizeable percentage of obstetrical patients and significantly influence perinatal mortality and morbidity.  The student taking this elective will be involved in the evaluation and management of problem pregnancies at this teaching hospital and in the private referral practice of the University OB/GYN Associates.  An effort will be made to expose the students to patients in order that a basic understanding of pathophysiology, therapy and prevention is accomplished.  They will participate in the High Risk Clinic, perinatal conferences and in-patient care at the teaching hospital.  They will be exposed to techniques in amniotic fluid analysis, amniocentesis and ultrasonography.  The emphasis will be on clinical patient management.  There will be an opportunity for exposure to ongoing research projects within the division.  The program will be individualized, based upon the student's primary interest.  A thesis will be required of the students participating in the program, to demonstrate their proficiency and understanding of a topic of their own selection and interest.  Night call will also be expected.

Goals:
An exposure to high-risk obstetrics.

Method of Evaluation:
Observation of performance and written thesis.

OB&G-914 Reproductive Endocrinology

Faculty: Dr. Nakajima and Reproductive Endocrinology Faculty
Contact Person: Janice Wood
Telephone Number: 561-7449

Length: 4 weeks
Offered year round
Enrollment Maximum: 1

Hospital: U of L, Norton
Time 7:15 a.m.

Prerequisite: OB&G-901, PSY-901, SURG-901

Students are welcomed to discuss the elective with a faculty member prior to requesting it.
Two- week notice is required for withdrawal from the program.

Course Description:
In this elective, the student will participate in evaluation and treatment of reproductive endocrinologist problems including infertility.  Emphasis will be placed on clinical participation with exposure to department and division lectures, clinics, surgical procedures and in-vitro fertilization.  Each student will be asked to present a paper in an area of special interest within the subspecialty.

Goals:
Goals are to acquire knowledge in clinical aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Method of Evaluation:
Observation of clinical performance, attendance and participation.  In addition, each student will be required to present a paper addressing an area of special interest within the subspecialty.

OB&G-915 Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology

Faculty: Drs. Hertweck              
Contact Person: Janice Wood
Telephone Number: 561-7449

Length: 4 weeks
Offered year round
Enrollment Maximum: 1

Hospital: U of L, Norton

Prerequisite: OB&G-901, PSY-901, SURG-901

Course Description:
The student will be caring for adolescents and pediatric patients from a gynecologic perspective.  The student will participate in several clinics, divisional conferences and the private practice of the faculty.  Although 95% of the rotation is ambulatory, occasional surgeries may be attended if desired.  Most surgeries are outpatient.

Goals:
To be exposed to the unique aspects of caring for adolescents and pediatric patients from a gynecologic perspective.

Method of Evaluation:
Subjective observation of performance.  Evaluation of paper presentation (if required).

OB&G-916 Research in Women's Health

Faculty:  Dr. Ch V. Rao, Dr. Douglas Taylor, Dr. Cicek Taylor-Gercel
Contact Person:  Janice Wood
Telephone Number:  561-7449

Length:  4 weeks
Offered year round
Enrollment Maximum:  1

Prerequisite:  OB&G-901, PSY-901, SURG-901.

Course Description:
The fourth year student will participate with ongoing research occurring in the department.  It is up to the student to discuss with the particular faculty member which research opportunities exist.

Goals:
To obtain experience in clinical or basic research as it relates to obstetrics and gynecology and to work closely with faculty and/or fellow to gain experience in clinical study design, epidemioloyg, bio-statistics or in gaining laboratory experience.  The anticipated output would be participating in the development of a scientific study for publication.

Method of Evaluation:
Evaluation will be a subjective observance of involvement.  The student will be expected to make a thirty minute oral presentation at the end of the rotation concerning the design of the experience, the hypothesis to be tested, and other  relevant factors involved in the research study design.

OB&G-917 Acting Internship in Obstetrics

Contact Person:  Janice Wood
Telephone Number:  561-7449

Length:  4 weeks

Prerequisite:  OB&G-901, PSY-901, SURG-901

Course Description:
The student will be an active member of the resident team caring for patients in labor or admitted to hospital with OB complications.  Experience with delivery, extensive labor management and postpartum care are included.

Goals:
Student will learn to manage labor, normal and dysfunctional; evaluated and identify high risk pregnant women in labor; perfect technical skills in delivery and operating rooms and gain expertise in communicating with pregnant women in labor.

Method of Evaluation:
Observation of students' performance.  Presentation of thesis to faculty at morning report at the end of the rotation.