OBG 45030 - Gynecologic Oncology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The purpose of this elective is to provide the student contemplating a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology the opportunity to gain greater insight into the specialty with an emphasis on gynecologic oncology. Close faculty contact provides exposure to the most recent advances in detection, prevention, and treatment of gynecologic cancers. Students will gain experience in surgical and medical management of gynecologic cancer. Students will spend time in the operating room, colposcopy clinic, and the private office setting for gynecological oncology patients.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jonathan Boone - jboone@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jonathan Boone - jboone@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Optional
Time off for interviews: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off at the course directors discretion, and at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.