Obstetrics Acting Internship

Course Name Course Number
Obstetrics Acting Internship OBGY.8003
Department Location
Medical Education WCM-Q Feto-Maternal Center (Elective Location)
Max Students Prerequisites
1 Medicine, Ob/Gyn
Description
    Goals:
  1. Immersion in the acute care of OB patients on L&D with a focus on complicated patients
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Develop proficiency in OB triage- understanding how to prioritize patients based on acuity and understanding which patient require admission versus outpatient care.
  5. Develop communication skills with Chief on AOS and Charge Nurse and learn to facilitate communications between residents, attending and nursing (including anesthesia)
  6. First assistant in second trimester D&Es (optional) - with Dr. Heyl
  7. Begin to acquire teaching skills with M3 students
  8. Sharpen skills in documentation, pathophysiology, recognition of obstetrical disease states and summarization of findings to formulate a reasonable plan of care