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Elective Title: 93GO750 — GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Description:

Continued studies in management of patients with gynecologic cancer. Active participation with attending and resident staff in the management of patients in the ward and in the operating suite, as well as the out-patient setting. The extern will perform the duties of acting intern. Weekly conferences include pathology, new patient, and radiation oncology. An oral presentation will be required. Opportunities are available in related clinical and basic research subjects.

Elective Details:

Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Cheryl Avery (cavery@iupui.edu)

Director: Sharon Robertson, M.D.

Campus: Indianapolis

Location: IU Health University Hospital (Indianapolis)

Learning Objectives

  • 1) Take complete histories and physicals, present patients, and organize an assessment and plan such that they may function efficiently as OB/GYN residents in the future. (PC1)
  • 2) Participate as an assistant in oncology surgery which gives them a chance to improve their understanding of anatomy which should optimize their performance as future OB/GYN residents. (PC4)
  • 3) Research clinically oriented topics, prepare a presentation and practice their public speaking skills. (PBLI1, ICS3)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation Form (Clinical Observation; didactic presentation)

Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status; OB/GYN clerkship must be completed

Availability with Max Students per Month:

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Duty Hours: 50

Time Distribution: 90% Clinical; 10% Lecture/Seminar

Elective Type Category: CP - Clinical Practice

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Cheryl Avery (cavery@iupui.edu) THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL SENIOR MATCH AND REQUIRES PERMISSION FROM THE CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR AND COURSE DIRECTOR. To inquire about the availability of this course, please contact Cheryl Avery (cavery@iupui.edu). All additions and

Third Year Elective? Yes

Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None

Service Learning Included: None