Complex Family Planning Clerkship

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: Open to highly motivated students, including visitors. Students will have the opportunity learn about complex contraception and abortion care, including long-acting reversible methods, contraception for the medically complex patient, medication abortion, and surgical abortion . Students will work with Faculty and Fellows in Complex Family Planning Division at a variety of clinical settings, including Stanford ambulatory clinic and operating room, as well as community locations such as Planned Parenthood. Please note: ALL students must obtain approval through Melody King, Clerkship Coordinator prior to applying for this clerkship. Please e-mail requests to melodyk@stanford.edu. To apply for approval, visiting students must send their CV, a paragraph explaining their interest in learning about contraception and abortion specifically along with USMLE score(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from the Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director or a faculty mentor attesting to clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&Ps and exam skills). The letter of recommendation must be emailed to Melody by the letter writer or their supporting administrative assistant. Stanford students must submit only a paragraph explaining their interest in learning about contraception and abortion specifically. All required documents must be received at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. PREREQUISITES: OBGYN 300A and SURG 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 2 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Erica P. Cahill, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Melody King, melodyk@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 300 Pasteur Dr, Room G332; Time: 9:00 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC.