Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Women's Health

Senior Electives Catalogue
Telephone: (602) 344-5444

The Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Women's Health offers the following electives:


Preparation for Practice

Maricopa Medical Center/ St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

Course: OB G 810 Ae
Faculty: Dr. Maria Manriquez and faculty
Telephone: (602) 344-5444
Course Length: 4 weeks
Offered: Year round
Maximum enrollment: 2 (Maximum of 2 for each 4-week block)
Patient care elective: Yes
Prerequisites: Obstetrics & Gynecology 803

This course is directly supervised by University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty.

Goals:

This program in Obstetrics & Gynecology is designed to further enhance the basic skills learned in OB G 803. The students will obtain a broad experience, which is designed, not only to enhance the student's ability to care for the female patient, but also should be advantageous in assisting his/her personal delineation of career goals.

Format:

An in-depth clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology along with scheduled weekly conferences. The students will be an integral part of the health care team with the residents, allied health professionals and faculty on daily rounds, direct patient care, and didactic conferences. As part of the learning experience, night call is an important part of the rotation, and will offer an experience where the student may further develop their diagnostic and patient management skills.

Arrangements for this elective must be made with Sabrina Soto (602) 344-5444.

Evaluation Methods:

The student will be evaluated in writing by the faculty and housestaff utilizing direct observations. The student will also have the opportunity to discuss the rotation throughout the time of their experience will include student evaluation of the course.


Gynecologic Oncology

Maricopa Medical Center/St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

Medical students must have consent of Course Director before registering.

Course: OB G 811 Af
Faculty: Dr. Borst
Telephone: (602) 344-5444
Length of Time: 4 weeks
Offered: Year round
Maximum Enrollment: 2
Patient Care elective: Yes
Prerequisites: Obstetrics & Gynecology 803

This course is directly supervised by University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty.

Goals:

To expand knowledge in the field of gynecologic oncology and enhance basic skills in surgical anatomy.

Format:

The clerkship will be balanced with time spent in the operating room, didactic conferences, outpatient clinics and private office setting. All activities of the student will be under the supervision of the resident staff and full-time faculty.

Arrangements for this elective must be made with Sabrina Soto (602) 344-5444.

Evaluation Methods:

Direct observation by faculty physicians and housestaff with written evaluations discussed with the medical student. The medical student evaluates the faculty, housestaff and rotation experience.


Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility

Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix/St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

Course: OB G 815 Hg
Faculty: Dr. Randall Craig
Telephone: (602) 344-5444
Length of Time: 4 weeks
Offered: Year round
Maximum enrollment: 1
Patient Care elective: Yes
Prerequisites: Obstetrics & Gynecology 803

This course is directly supervised by University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty.

Goals:

To understand the basics of infertility evaluation and treatment and to expand understanding of common endocrine problems.

Format:

Attend endocrine/infertility conferences and clinics and participate in management plans; attend infertility surgery.

Arrangements for this elective must be made with Sabrina Soto (602) 344-5444

Evaluation Methods:

Direct observation by faculty physicians and housestaff with written evaluation discussed with the medical student. The medical student evaluates the faculty, housestaff and rotation experience.

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix/St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix

Course: OB G 815 Ce
Faculty: Drs Balducci,Taber, Blumrick
Telephone: (602) 344-5444
Length of Time: 4 weeks
Offered: Year round
Maximum enrollment: 2
Patient Care elective: Yes
Prerequisites: Obstetrics & Gynecology 803

This course is directly supervised by University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty.

Goals:

To expand knowledge in the field of maternal fetal medicine and exposure of high risk obstretric population.

Format:

The clerkship will be balanced with time spent in the antenatal testing center, didactic conferences and do morning rounds with the high risk obstetrics team. All activities of the student will be under the supervision of the resident staff and full-time faculty.

Arrangements for this elective must be made with Sabrina Soto (602) 344-5444

Evaluation Methods:

Direct observation by faculty physicians and housestaff with written evaluations discussed with the medical student. The medical student evaluates the faculty, housestaff and rotation experience.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix

Course: OB G 800 Ae
Faculty: Dr. Dean Coonrod
Telephone: (602) 344-5444
Course Length: 4 weeks
Offered: Year round
Maximum enrollment: 2
Patient care elective: Yes
Prerequisites: Obstetrics & Gynecology 803

This course is directly supervised by University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty

Goals:

Become familiar with clinical research methods in obstetrics and gynecology. This will include a review of clinical epidemiology biostatistics and literature review techniques. Involvement with either ongoing research projects or the design of a new project will be an integral part of the course.

Format:

The format will include tutorial sessions, self-directed readings and participation in ongoing research projects. This may involve evaluating patients for eligibility in clinical trials. Participants may also elect to be involved part-time, with clinical responsibilities including labor and delivery.

Arrangements for this elective must be made with Sabrina Soto (602) 344-5444

Evaluation Methods:

A one-page summary of activities will be due from the student at the conclusion of the rotation. The student will be evaluated in writing by the faculty utilizing direct observation. The evaluation will be reviewed with the student.

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maricopa Medical Center

Course: OB G 891 Fe
Faculty: Drs. Manriquez and Graham
Telephone: (602) 344-5444
Course Length: 4 weeks; Maximum length of 4 weeks
Offered: Year round
Maximum enrollment: 1
Patient care elective: Yes
Prerequisites: Obstetrics & Gynecology 803

This course is directly supervised by University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty.

Goals:

Knowledge acquisition and development of competencies in:

  • Fundamentals of obstetrical ultrasound including basic structural evaluation and dating measurements.
  • Elements of fetal anatomy, normal and abnormal.
  • Elements of pelvic anatomy and pathology.


Format:

Students will play an integral role in evaluating patients referred to the Gyn ultrasound clinic as well as spend time in the antenatal ultrasound clinic.

Arrangements for this elective must be made with Sabrina Soto (602) 344-5444

Evaluation Methods:

A written evaluation of student performance in both clinical settings will be provided by the attending staff. Evaluations will include assessment of knowledge base, knowledge acquisition and clinical performance. Evaluations will be reviewed with the student. Written evaluation of the rotation by the student will be requested so that the elective can be improved.

Last updated on October 7, 2008