OB-410 Gynecologic Oncology Elective

Director: Lindsay West, MD

Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA

Goals

The goals of this elective in Gynecologic Oncology are:

• To broaden the student's clinical experience in gynecologic oncology, including exposure to both inpatient and ambulatory care of women with gynecologic malignancies
• To include the student as an integral member in the patient-care team, including active participation in gynecologic oncology surgical procedures
• To improve the student's patient care skills, including the ability to perform and present histories and physical exams, formulate differential diagnoses, make clinical decisions, and manage postoperative patients
• To improve the student's surgical skills

Objectives

After completion of the elective in Gynecologic Oncology, the student will be able to:

• Obtain a complete history with emphasis on pertinent cancer risk factors and family history, and perform a complete physical exam, including breast and pelvic exams
• Develop differential diagnoses, pursue appropriate plan to refine the diagnosis, and develop an evidence-based treatment plan
• Understand the evaluation and management of common problems presenting to a gynecologic oncologist, including pelvic masses, post-menopausal bleeding, and preinvasive diseases and invasive malignancies of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, peritoneum, vulva, and vagina
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Have an appreciation of the treatments for gynecologic malignancies including the surgical management, radiation and chemotherapy treatments

If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.