OBG 40103 - 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. The student will be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge including involvement in any necessary procedures. The student will also be required to become proficient in the medical records, documenting patient encounters in a timely manner. The student will have some responsibility for a minimum of 20 patients per week with the opportunity to see many more based on skill and interest level. There will be daily teaching rounds on Labor and Delivery for board sign-out. The student will also be expected to attend obstetrical simulation conference prior to completion of the rotation. The student will also attend the monthly meeting of the hospital perinatal committee. The call schedule will be 6:30AM-7PM Monday through Friday with the option of weekend call for interested students. Night call will be determined on a weekly basis with the plan to optimize student’s availability for deliveries.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective

Location Offered: Nashville

Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term Offered: Fall, Spring