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

Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 6 weeks

PD

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. The purpose of this core clerkship experience is to learn and understand the basic principles and practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology and develop a general understanding of women’s health. The rotation involves inpatient and outpatient care of obstetrical, gynecologic and gynecologic-oncology patients, including assisting and/or performing deliveries, clinic procedures and surgeries under the supervision of an attending/resident. Students will have day and night call and one Saturday and one Sunday day/night call responsibilities during the rotation. During clinic weeks, students attend private and resident clinics. Students attend rounds, lectures, and conferences associated with the respective services. Each student will also give a presentation on an assigned Ob/Gyn topic to peers and the Clerkship Director. Assignment of grades is based on clinical performance, determined by evaluations from residents and attendings and the NBME examination administered at the end of the rotation.

Grade Mode: Standard or Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail

Instructional Method: Clinical-Required

Location Offered: Memphis

Term Offered: Fall, Spring