Women's Health

By the end of the clerkship, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate Clinical Skills in History Taking and Physical Exam
Collect Properly and Interpret a Cervical Cytology — first line disposition, limitations of cervical cytology
Have a thorough Grounding in Modern Contraceptive Technology
Formulate a Differential Diagnosis of the “Acute Abdomen” in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Know the Physiologic Adjustments that Accompany Normal Gestation including lab test results
Know Embryonic and Fetal Development — What does and does not affect it and teratogenic agents
Understand the Health and Well-Being of Populations — social and health policy aspect of women’s health, ethical issues — sterilization, abortion, domestic violence and adolescent pregnancy, access to prenatal care.
Understand Aspects of the Menstrual Cycle including Menopause
Understand the Basics of Infertility
Be familiar with Antepartum and Intrapartum Care
Be knowledgeable about Breast Health including breast feeding
Be knowledgeable about Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders
Understand Sexuality of the Patient and Physician