Pediatric Adolescent Gynocology

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist (PAG) clerkship will give students opportunities to care for patients with reproductive health concerns from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood. Common issues encountered include: The management of contraception and hormone therapy in medically complex teens, Müllerian anomalies, Endometriosis, Differences of sex development, Gynecologic malignancies, Gender dysphoria, Fertility preservation, Reproductive endocrine disorders. Additionally, the PAG clerkship student will gain skills in translating pediatric and adolescent development into competent, sensitive, compassionate, and empathetic care for patients in the contexts of their families, with awareness of the cultural, social, sexual, and psychological contexts of their lives. 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: 2. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: Stanford Sunnyvale Clinic.