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Elective Title: 93GO760 — ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS

Description:

The objectives of this course are to teach the student the application of diagnostic ultrasound to the obstetric and gynecologic patient. He/she will learn the basic principles of ultrasound, as well as actual scanning techniques. Indirectly he/she will learn basic obstetrics and management decisions as well as management of common gynecologic disorders. One-on-one teaching with a senior staff MFM specialist is also available.

Elective Details:

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

Director: Anthony Shanks, M.D.

Campus: Indianapolis

Location: IU Health University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children (Indianapolis)

Learning Objectives

  • 1) Obtain basic ultrasound biometry and anatomy (PC4)
  • 2) Explain the indications and uses of ultrasound in pregnancy (PC3)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (Clinical Observations)

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: 40-50

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 is handled through the match. Post-match results, all additions and drops for OBGYN electives must be approved through Cheryl Avery (cavery@iupui.edu). To be placed on the waitlist for this course, please contact Cheryl Avery (cavery@iupui.edu). Vacancies will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Third Year Elective? Yes

Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None

Service Learning Included: None