OBGY661GM.01 (Reno)
General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Office of Medical Education
- Course Name: General Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Short Name: OBGY661GM.01 Gen OBGYN
- Course Number: OBGY661GM.01
- Location: Reno
- Type: Clinical
- Length: 2 - 4 Weeks; Limited to students matching in OB-Gyn or Family Medicine.
- Preceptor: Dr. Ziock-Price
Please contact the department to verify elective availability.
Goals/Objectives
- At the completion of this rotation, the student should be able to list the elements of the OB/GYN annual examination with specific reference to preventative health care;
- Describe, with specific reference to the patient's age, the management of abnormal Pap smears, common vaginal infections, chronic pelvic pain, stress urinary incontinence, contraceptive counseling;
- List the indications for noninvasive antepartum testing;
- Describe the indications for, and the technique of, external version;
- Outline the steps in the performance of a primary cesarean section, including strategies to avoid postoperative hemorrhage and infection;
- State the indications, contraindications, and complications of a laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
Description of Rotation
This rotation is designed for the 4th-year student interested in expanding knowledge and experience in obstetrics and gynecology by observing and actively participating in a general obstetrics and gynecology practice in an ambulatory setting, and in the labor and delivery suite and operating room.
References/Materials
"Williams Obstetrics", 22nd Edition, By: Cunningham, FG, Leveno, KJ, Bloom, SL, Hauth, JC, Gilstrap III, LC, Wenstrom, KD, New York, NY., McGraw-Hill
"Blueprints Obstetrics & Gynecology", 6th Edition, By: Callahan, TL, Caughey, AB, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
"Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies", 7th Edition, By: Steven G. Gabbe & Jennifer R. Niebyl & Joe Leigh Simpson & Mark B Landon & Henry L Galan & Eric R. M. Jauniaux & Deborah A Driscoll & Vincenzo Berghella & William Grobman
"TeLinde's Operative Gynecology", Rock, J, Jones, HW III, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Journal articles pertinent to the maintenance of current standard of care
Evaluation Method
Written evaluation based on observation
Grade
- Honors: An exceptional performance which exceeds all course objectives
- High Pass: A performance which exceeds most course objectives
- Pass: A performance which meets the course objectives
- Fail: A performance which does not meet the course objectives
Special Notes
Limited to UNR Med students matching in OB-Gyn or Family Medicine.