Goals:
- Immersion in the acute care of OB patients on L&D with a focus on complicated patients
- Refine skills in deliveries including NSVD, vacuum, forceps, C-section with emphasis on complicated or difficult deliveries (such as twins, repeat C-sections, vaginal breech etc.). Also acting as first assistant for BTLs, D&C, cerclage
- Develop advanced skills in the interpretation of FHR monitoring and bedside sonography and how to incorporate the results of these tests in the acute care of the OB patient
- Develop proficiency in OB triage- understanding how to prioritize patients based on acuity and understanding which patient require admission versus outpatient care.
- Develop communication skills with Chief on AOS and Charge Nurse and learn to facilitate communications between residents, attending and nursing (including anesthesia)
- First assistant in second trimester D&Es (optional) - with Dr. Heyl
- Begin to acquire teaching skills with M3 students
- Sharpen skills in documentation, pathophysiology, recognition of obstetrical disease states and summarization of findings to formulate a reasonable plan of care
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