Course Catalog
02-403 OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY CLERKSHIP
Department
OB/GYN
Campus
Montgomery
Course Type(s)
Clerkship
Facility
UAB Health Center Montgomery
Course Director
Gregory Waller, MD
Enrollment Limit
4
Contact
BRITNEY SELLERS
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
britneyc@uab.edu
Address
UAB Montgomery Regional Medical Campus
2119 E South Blvd., Suite 304
Montgomery, AL 361162946
Phone
(334) 398-0853
Fax
(334) 284-7542
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
1-8, 9-16, 17-25, 28-35, 36-44, 45-52
Prerequisites
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL AND USMLE STEP I EXAM.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
The Ob/Gyn clerkship exposes students to all facets of the health care of women. This includes concerns that are associated with menstruation, conception, pathology of the female reproductive organs, and pregnancy. Students will also be introduced to broader concepts of primary care for women with emphasis on preventive care and periodic screening. This is accomplished by direct patient care in clinics, hospital wards, operating rooms and delivery suites. Student lectures/conferences supplement the clinical education.
Where To Report
TBD
Requirements
Daily attendance in Ob/Gyn clinic, women's OR, or L&D. Morning report Monday - Friday for all students; Morning Report Saturday and Sunday for students on-call only. Attendance at all scheduled lectures and conferences.
Evaluation
Clinical Component - 75%. NBME Shelf Exam - 25%.
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