OBG 30000 - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Nashville)

Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 6 weeks

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. UT Nashville is offering a M3 Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This rotation is set up similarly across the state. Each student will rotate on the Obstetrics service (including high risk OB) and have the opportunity to deliver a baby and scrub in a C-section. While on the Gynecology, service, students will scrub and assist on gynecology procedures. Students will also rotate on the Gyn Oncology service and spend a week in clinic. Students will work with UT Nashville residents and attendings while on service. Lectures are standardized and based on APGO objectives.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required

Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and UT OB/GYN Center
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org

Spring - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org

Course Coordinator: Pamela Underwood - Pamela.Underwood@ascension.org - 615-284-3292

Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: E, F, and G
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: Yes - Students will follow the resident call schedule. They will work 2 out of 5 weeks of their 6 week block.
Time off for interviews: No