OBGY - Obstetrics & Gynecology
OBGY 800 Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship
Credits 1.25 to 15.
1.25 to 15 Other Hours.
25 to 15. Introductory experience in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of year three of the medical school curriculum.
OBGY 802 Obstetrics and Gynecology
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
General obstetrics-gynecology experience in the context of a private practice; working with one or more faculty, see peri-partum patients, well-woman exams, peri-operative patients in a clinic setting; hospital rounds and assisting in patient deliveries, including C/Sections and Gyn Surgery.
OBGY 803 Gynecologic Oncology
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Exposure to the comprehensive treatment of patients with gynecologic malignancies in the operating room, on the hospital wards, and in the office settings.
OBGY 804 Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Introduction to high-risk pregnancy setting; educational experience furthered in the clinical care of patients with high risk pregnancies; improvement of the clinical acumen in managing the high-risk obstetrical patient, and introduction to advanced technologies in the monitoring of the high-risk pregnancy.
OBGY 805 Reproductive Endocrinology
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Develop a knowledge of and competency in the care of the patient with endocrine and infertility problems; includes knowledge of basic endocrine physiology including the CNS and hypothalamic pituitary system, biosynthesis, metabolism, physiology and pharmacology of steroid hormones, gonadotropins, releasing factors, and other substances that regulate the reproductive system, endocrine dynamics in pregnancy and the menstrual cycle, thyroid-adrenal physiology and general metabolism relating to reproduction, physiology of conception and the reproductive tract related to fertility and reproduction, as well as general endocrinologic principles.
OBGY 806 Obstetrics and Gynecology
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Introduction to the ambulatory setting of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a private practice setting; reinforcement and review basic fund of knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynecology; introduction to gynecological surgery by observation and participation as a first assistant in this practice; and familiarization with preventative medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
OBGY 807 Clinical Research - OB/GYN
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Identifying an appropriate translational research project in obstetrics, gynecology, or reproductive biology that realistically can be completed within the available time; direction in organizing the essential elements of research to assure successful completion of the project; introduction to principles of study design, data collection, data management and analysis, and manuscript preparation; insight into specific issues related to translational research in Obstetrics and Gynecology, including potential sources of bias and ethical considerations important to human research; opportunity to learn the ropes of professional proposal and manuscript preparation, review, and submission for publication.
OBGY 808 Maternal - Fetal Medicine
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Introduction to the management of high-risk pregnancies; further educational experience in the clinical care of patients with complex pregnancies; improvement of clinical acumen in managing perinatal complications; introduction to technology/monitoring high-risk pregnancy.
OBGY 809 Obstetrics and Gynecology Acting Internship
Credits 1.25 to 10.
1.25 to 10 Other Hours.
Further the educational experience in the clinical care of patients with obstetric and gynecologic disorders; improvement of the clinical acumen in recognizing and managing the problems of these patients; encouragement of enhancing educational base and making decisions about the care of patients with OB/GYN problems; broaden experience in OB/GYN for continued evaluation of career decisions.
OBGY 822 Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Exposure to the principles of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the pediatric and adolescent gynecology patient; active participation in the care of patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Prerequisites: Doctor of Medicine classification.
OBGY 914 Urogynecology
Credits 0 to 10.
0 Lecture Hours.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
. Understanding urogyn hospital practice; continuity of patient care; management of surgical patients. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Doctor of Medicine classification.
OBGY 917 Gynecology Oncology Acting Internship
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Exposure to inpatient management of gynecologic oncology patients; focus on surgery, chemotherapy, and complications of gynecologic cancers and treatments. Prerequisites: Doctor of Medicine classification.
OBGY 920 Urogynecology Acting Internship
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Deepen knowledge of the female pelvic anatomy and physiology. Prerequisites: Doctor of medicine classification.
OBGY 921 Gynecology and Women’s Health
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Exposure to general gynecology experience in outpatient setting; focus on managing well woman exams, pap smears, colposcopies and endometrial biopsies, contraception, hormone replacement therapy, common menstrual and uterine disorders and ultrasounds of gynecology patients. Prerequisites: Doctor of Medicine classification.
OBGY 985 Off Campus Student Initiated Elective
Credits 1.25 to 12.
1.25 to 12 Other Hours.
Formally described elective courses at another medical school or off-campus opportunities that are not formally approved electives; School of Medicine requires that each of these electives be approved prior to the rotation.
OBGY 989 Special Topics In...
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of obstetrics and gynecology. May be repeated for credit. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Doctor of Medicine classification.
OBGY 999 On Campus Student Initiated Elective
Credits 1.25 to 12.
1.25 to 12 Other Hours.
On-campus opportunity in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine that is not defined herein; experiences may include clinical research, basic science research, library research, other basic science activities, and other clinical activities; interest in developing an elective of this type should contact the head of the appropriate department for additional details.