OBG 40102 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

PD

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will be integrally involved in the care of patients on Labor and Delivery. They will be supervised doing OB procedures such as rupture of membranes, placement of internal monitors, episiotomies and their repair, ultrasounds and deliveries. The student will be assisting in Cesarean deliveries and postpartum care. A portion of the month will be spent working with the night team. Students will present a formal 20-minute PowerPoint to the department at the end of the rotation. Students will be continually supervised by residents and attending physicians. A resident team as well as attending physicians are present at all times on the Obstetrics Service.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective

Location Offered: Chattanooga

Term Offered: Fall, Spring