3rd Year Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship

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Department
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Course Number
OB&G 303
Course Title 3rd Year Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship
Course Director
Farnaz Farhi, MD, MSc
Length (Weeks)

6
When Offered

Per cohort
Prerequisites

None
Availability Notes

This is a required clerkship for 3rd year students. See syllabus for additional details.
Contact Name
Nykiah Betts
Contact Phone
202-741-2510
Contact Fax
202-741-2550
Contact Email
nbetts@mfa.gwu.edu
Other Contacts

Dr. Farhi (ffarhi@mfa.gwu.edu)
Location
Limit
Report

Students will be contacted prior to rotation.
Evaluation

Honors/High Pass/Pass/Conditional/Fail. See syllabus for additional details.
Description

This clerkship is designed to introduce the third-year medical student to the diagnosis and management of common obstetric and gynecologic conditions. Students will have the opportunity to develop basic skills related to the female reproductive system. Each student will gain an understanding of the management of many typical medical and surgical problems that occur from birth to puberty and through menopause. 

Students spend 3 weeks of outpatient at GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) clinics or community sites and 3 weeks of inpatient at George Washington University Hospital, Anne Arundel Medical Center (Luminis Health), Inova Alexandria Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, or Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (LifeBridge Health).

See syllabus for additional details.
Additional Notes

Clerkship Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Perform a complete and accurate obstetric history.
  2. Perform a complete, accurate Gynecologic history. 
  3. Perform a complete pelvic examination. 
  4. Apply knowledge to life-threatening complications of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 
  5. Demonstrate appropriate professional and ethical behaviors related to the female patient and other healthcare professionals. 
  6. Apply the knowledge of reproductive physiology, pharmacology, pelvic anatomy and epidemiology to health and disease in female patients. 
  7. Perform a simulated or real vaginal delivery. 
  8. Perform a complete breast examination. 
  9. Demonstrate the development of a differential diagnosis work-up and treatment plan. 
  10. Demonstrate the ability to present a case in an oral and written format. 
  11. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and their families. 
  12. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through inquiry and reflective practice. 

See syllabus for additional details.