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Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Reproductive Health is a broad subject encompassing many concepts and practices. Issues and services within the context of reproductive health include such diverse topics as fertility, pregnancy, contraception, abortion, sexuality, menopause and parenting. Course focuses on topics related to abortion services, fertility and contraception; current research and practices in family planning; legislation and issues of access.

This course will give students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills critical to practicing Ob/Gyn clinicians. Simulations will be used to help students practice procedures and apply knowledge without risk of injury to patients. A variety of simulation models will be used to practice a range of possible Ob/Gyn conditions and procedures, including but not limited to deliveries, family planning, ultrasound & pre-natal care, and infertility care. Each sessions will include an introductory didactic lecture, followed by simulation practice.

Provides an observational experience as determined by the instructor and student. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Closed to visitors. Provides the student with skills and knowledge needed to care for patients with common gynecological problems, the well-woman examination, and pregnancy from prenatal care through delivery and postpartum. The clerkship is a full-time, 6-week rotation at one of the 3 sites: Stanford University Medical Center & satellite clinics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Kaiser Santa Clara. Emphasis is placed on history and physical examination skills in the evaluation and management of pregnancy, vaginal delivery, and both office gynecology and gynecologic surgical procedures through exposure to patients in the outpatient clinics, Labor and Delivery, and the operating room. The student participates in all the academic functions of the department including conferences, grand rounds, lectures, and weekly case studies. A one day orientation is held at the beginning of the clerkship, and students attend a simulation session for OB and Surgical skills during the first week. All students on the clerkship meet for a once weekly didactic session at Stanford. Attendance at the first day of the clerkship, the first Wednesday of the clerkship, and for the OSCE activity and the NBME shelf exam on the last day of the clerkship are all required. Students may make up absences for the orientation day and first Wednesday of the clerkship by attending these activities during a prior clerkship session. Absences for the OSCE and the shelf exam may be made up after the clerkship ends. Prereq: None Periods Avail: 1A, 2B, 4A, 5B, 7A, 8B, 10A, 11B full-time for six weeks. Maximum of 13 students. (No drops allowed.) Reporting Instructions: Where: HH330 (Ob/Gyn Conference Room) Students will be sent information by e-mail; Time: 7:30 am. Units: 9. Call Code: 2 (Stanford students rotate through Obstetrics for 2 weeks. During these 2 weeks students are assigned two weekend calls from 8am-8pm. Kaiser and Valley students take 1 weekend call. These sites also have 1 week of night float that begins on Sunday.) Director: Cynthia DeTata, M.D., Navdeesh Reiners, M.D., Wilma Lee, M.D., Pauline Yu, M.D. Other Faculty: Staff of SUMC, SCVMC and KSC. Coord: Amanda Garley-Reynolds (650-721-1036). (SUMC, SCVMC, KPMC)

Selective 2. Open to visitors. 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. Students should expect to be involved in inpatient care and consultations surgical cases, Emergency Room consultations and outpatient visits. Students participate in departmental teaching, lectures, and grand rounds, and are expected to present a case discussion highlighting a notable clinical experience or topic. Note: Visiting students contact Gloria King, Residency Administrator, for application approval (gking1@stanford.edu). 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. Prereq: Gynecology 300A, C, or D. Periods Avail: 1-12, full-time for two weeks or four weeks (4 weeks recommended). 1 student per period. nReporting Instructions: Where: Upon acceptance of your application, please contact coordinator to obtain detailed information; Time: 8:00 am. Units: 3. Call Code: 0. Director: Lisa Rogo-Gupta, M.D. Other Faculty: D. Atashroo, P. Blumenthal, B. Chen, J. Conti, W.K. Fok, L. Goldthwaite, P. Hillard, M. Hugin, D. Lum, L. Millheiser, K. Mishra, N. Reiners, K. Shaw, E. Sokol, M. Solone, L. Tran, A. Voedisch, J. Wachtel. Coord: Jennifer Nguyen 650-725-5986, 300 Pasteur, Room G304, Stanford, CA 94305. (SUMC)

Open to visitors. Exposes students to contraception (with an emphasis on long term reversible methods of contraception and contraception for medically complex patients), medical abortion, and first and second trimester surgical abortion. Students will work with family planning faculty and fellows in the variety of clinical settings, including Stanford ambulatory clinic and operating theater, and community locations such as Planned Parenthood. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval through Gloria King, Residency Administrator, prior to applying for this clerkship. Please e-mail requests to gking1@stanford.edu. Interested students must send their CV, a paragraph about their interest in the rotation, USMLE score(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from the Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&Ps and exam skills). These must be sent at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. Prereq: Gynecology 300A, Surgery 300A. nPeriods Avail: 1-12, full-time for two weeks or four weeks (2 weeks recommended). 1 student per period. Reporting Instructions: Where: 300 Pasteur Dr, Room HG332; Time: 9:00 am. Units: 3. Call Code: 0. Director: Lisa M. Goldthwaite, M.D., MPH Other Faculty: Staff.Coord: Victoria Contreras, vcontrer@stanford.edu. (SUMC)

Open to visitors. Exposes students to the work-up and management of infertility and common reproductive endocrinology problems. Includes extensive exposure to assisted reproductive technologies and some explosure to ambulatory surgery. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval through Gloria King, Residency Administrator, prior to applying for this clerkship. Please e-mail requests to gking1@stanford.edu. Interested students must send their CV, USMLE score(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from the Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&Ps and exam skills). These items must be sent at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. Prereq: Gynecology 300A, C, or D. Periods Avail: 1-12, full-time for two weeks or four weeks (4 weeks recommended). Students should check with Dr. Milki¿s office regarding the schedule for in vitro fertilization. 1 student per period. Not recommended to take this clerkship in P2A, P2B and P3A -- light schedule. Reporting Instructions: Where: Stanford Fertility and Reproductive Health, 1195 West Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087; Time: 8:00 am. Units: 3. Call Code: 2 (no call, weekend operating). Director: Amin Milki, M.D. nOther Faculty: Staff. Coord: Tracy A. Lindsay (408-426-5483, tracyl@stanford.edu) (SUMC)

Selective 2. Open to visitors. Provides a focused experience in the care of ambulatory and hospitalized high-risk obstetric patients at Stanford University Medical Center. The student serves as a sub-intern with responsibility for ongoing care of assigned patients with problem pregnancies, under the supervision of the faculty of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval through Gloria King, Residency Administrator, prior to applying for this clerkship. Please e-mail requests to gking1@stanford.edu. Interested students must send their CV, USMLE score(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from the Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&Ps and exam skills). These must be sent at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. Prereq: Gynecology 300A, C, or D. Periods Avail: 1-12, full-time for two weeks or four weeks (4 weeks recommended). 1 student per period. Reporting Instructions: Where: F2 Conference Room, LPCH; (OB faculty member on rounds); Time: 8:00 am. Units: 3. Call Code: 2 (optional) Director: Yasser Yehia El-Sayed, M.D. Other Faculty: Staff. Coord: Jacquie Laskey (650-725-8623), HH333. (SUMC)

Selective 2. Open to visitors. Rotation where one student will function as a subintern on the gynecologic oncology service. Involves evaluation of outpatients in gynonc clinic with opportunities for extensive history and physical, review of radiologic studies. Involves care of hospitalized patients and post-operative care. Involves operating room experience in radical surgery for gynecologic cancers. Students have a multi-disciplinary exposure with teaching rounds. Presentations required at tumor board and journal clubs. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval through Gloria King, Residency Administrator, prior to applying for this clerkship. Please e-mail requests to gking1@stanford.edu. Interested students must send their CV, USMLE score(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from the Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&Ps and exam skills). These must be sent at least 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the period in which the student would like to enroll. Prereq: Obgyn 300A. Periods Avail: 1-12, full-time for 2 weeks or four weeks (4 weeks recommended). 1 student per period. Reporting Instructions: Page the gyn/onc fellow for reporting instructions; Time: 8:00 am. Units: 3. Call Code: 1. Director: Elisabeth Diver, M.D. Other Faculty: J. Berek, E. Diver, O. Dorigo, D. English, A. Karam, N. Teng. Coord: Helen Wong (650-724-0456), HG332. (SUMC)

Provides an opportunity for student and faculty interaction, as well as academic credit and financial support, to medical students who undertake original research. Enrollment is limited to students with approved projects.

Closed to visitors. Provides an opportunity for a student in the clinical years to have a clinical experience in one of the fields of Gynecology and Obstetrics, of a quality and duration to be decided upon by the student and a faculty preceptor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. For a clerkship experience in Prenatal Genetics and Obstetrics, please contact clinical Preceptor: Katherine Bianco, MD. Please note: Students cannot add 398A clerkships directly to their fishbowl schedules through the regular shuffles. Please contact Caroline Cheang in the Office of Medical Student Affairs at cheang@stanford.edu or 650-498-7619 with the faculty preceptor¿s name and email address to add this clerkship. Prereq: Gynecology 300A, C or D, consent of the designated faculty preceptor, and approval by Advisor. Periods Avail: 1-12. Reporting Instructions: As soon as you are enrolled, please email Amanda Garley-Reynolds (amanda33@stanford.edu), Clerkship Coordinator for OBGYN398A and cc Gloria King (gking1@stanford.edu), ObGyn Residency Program Manager. If you¿re paired with an OBGYN preceptor, please include your preceptors name and email address. Units: 2. Call Code: 2 (varies with preceptor) Director: Cynthia DeTata, M.D., Navdeesh Reiners, M.D., MPH. Other Faculty: K. Bianco. Coord: Amanda Garley-Reynolds (650-721-1036). (SUMC, SCVMC)

Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.