Inpatient Gynecology Clerkship

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 2. DESCRIPTION: Exposes students to advanced care of benign gynecologic diseases in the inpatient and operative settings with full-time faculty and community physicians at Stanford University Medical Center. As part of this rotation, students will also have the unique opportunity to care for the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) patient and work closely with the PAG faculty. Students are expected to perform as a core member of the benign gynecology team. Expect to be involved in inpatient care including rounding, consultations and surgical cases, Emergency Room care including consultations and procedures, and outpatient care including routine visits and triage. Students participate in departmental teaching, lectures, and grand rounds. They will practice presenting at the weekly preop conference and are expected to present a case discussion or topic highlighting a notable clinical experience or patient. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval through Melody King, Clerkship Coordinator prior to applying for the clerkship. Interested students must send their CV, USMLE score(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from their Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&Ps and exam skills) at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. The letter of recommendation must be emailed to Melody by the letter writer or their supporting administrative assistant. PREREQUISITES: OBGYN 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-6, full-time for 2 weeks or 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Nichole Tyson, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Melody King, melodyk@stanford.edu, 453 Quarry Road Palo Alto, CA 94304. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Upon acceptance of your application, please contact coordinator to obtain detailed information; Time: 8:00 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: J. Junn, M. Khan, K Mishra, M. Hugin J. Obedin-Maliver, K. Sanserino, R. Seay, K. Shaw, J. Shorter, E. Cahill, L. Goldthwaite, S Cizek, A. Voedisch,. LOCATION: SUMC.