OBG3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of women’s health including inpatient and outpatient care. Instruction covers female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. Obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, fibroids, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Memphis (OBG1-3001/F).

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow
Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow