High Risk Obstetrics Elective
Director: TBA
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective is for the fourth year student choosing a residency in obstetrics & gynecology. The student is expected to function as an integral member of the high-risk team managing women with a complicated pregnancy.
Objectives
The student will...
- attend daily rounds and high risk obstetrics clinic.
- perform the initial history and physical with assessment and plan.
- present patients at rounds and write the daily progress note.
- participate in or observe high-risk deliveries, obstetrical procedures (e.g. cerclage) and fetal ultrasound.
- Perform an in-depth review and presentation of a specific relevant clinical topic as assigned to each student during the course of the rotation.
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TUSM
Course Number
OBG401-BA-C
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
Optional
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
No
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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Prerequisites: This elective is ONLY open to students applying for residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Successful completion of Medicine and Ob-Gyn Clerkships and prior completion of at least one elective in Obstetrics & Gynecology is mandatory.
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If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.