MEL 8421: Ob/Gyn Acting Internship LVHN 15-16

 The four week AI will immerse students in benign gynecology. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of benign gynecology cases. Students will also have a continuity experience with one of the clinical faculty and see patients with them in their outpatient clinical site. This AI will provide students with a better understanding of the various gynecologic procedures performed: their indications, the surgical management and potential surgical complications. Students will also become familiar with the oupatient setting and common obstetric and gynecologic complaints which present there.

Students will be assigned cases at one of the hospitals based on their surgical interests and case availability. They will follow patients from admission through the surgery and discharge and be involved in all steps of their care as appropriate. Students will accompany clinical faculty to their outpatient offices and work alongside faculty in the care of the patients who present there for evaluation. Upon completion of this AI, students should understand medical and surgical management of common benign gynecologic complaints, have a good understanding of pelvic anatomy and the possible complications of gynecologic procedures.

Objectives

1. Advance and mature the knowledge base and clinical skills in the care of the obstetrical patient
2. Demonstrate the independence of developing an assessment and plan for patient care to be presented, reviewed, and agreed upon by the medical team
3. Acknowledge and demonstrate responsibility and professionalism to patients, team and staff
4. Actively participate in all patient care directly or indirectly, attempting to meet patient care and team needs at all times
5. Share knowledge, support, and compassion to patients, team, and staff
6. Reflect, study, read, and be prepared, demonstrating growth by the next shift
7. Ask for and appreciate constructive feedback
8. Have fun

Evaluation