Ob/Gyn Clerkship (Phase 2)

Registered users (students/faculty/staff) have access to our clerkship information within Blackboard for their specific clinical campus.

Once logged into Blackboard (using your IdM username and password) locate the heading Organizations on the left navigation bar and our content will be under OB/GYN Clerkship.

Questions or interested in Ob/Gyn? Email Tracey Steffes

Clerkship Goals and Objectives

Objectives	UNDSMHS MD Competencies	EPA #	UNDSMHS Domains & Competencies
OBGYN-01: Demonstrate a basic understanding of normal reproductive physiology processes associated with non-pregnant female patients.	5, 9	1, 2, 3	2.1.1
OBGYN-02: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the pathological entities involved in caring for female patients, with particular emphasis on gynecology, obstetrics, and menopause.	9	1, 2, 3, 9, 19	2.1.1, 2.1.2
OBGYN-03: Demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with female patients and the health care providers involved in their care.	1, 2, 3	1, 6, 9	4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.2.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.6, 5.1.7, 5.1.9
OBGYN-04: Demonstrate basic skills in gynecology and obstetrics, including but not limited to; the pelvic exam, pap smears, STD testing, management of labor and delivery, and an overview of basic gynecological operative procedures consisting of both major and minor cases.	4, 5, 6	3, 4, 9, 12	3.2.2, 3.5.11
OBGYN-04A: Obstetrical history and physical examination with assessing adequate obstetrical growth parameters.	3, 6	1, 5, 9	3.1.1, 3.1.2
OBGYN-04B: Gynecological history and physical examination.	3, 6	1, 5, 9	3.1.1, 3.1.2
OBGYN-04C: Formulate a reasonable differential diagnosis and a treatment plan for basic obstetrical and gynecological problems.	5, 6, 7, 10	2, 3, 10	3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3.1
OBGYN-04D: Understand the Women’s Health wellness requirements that are age specific.	2, 8, 9, 10	3, 7	3.4.2
OBGYN-04E: Assist in basic gynecological surgery. To review normal anatomy and to visualize gynecological abnormalities.	4, 8, 9	8, 9, 11, 12, 13	3.5.6, 3.5.11
OBGYN-04F: Assist in normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections. To demonstrate the normal process of delivery and management of complications.	4, 8, 9	8, 9, 11, 12, 13	2.1.1
OBGYN-05: Recognize that diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds can affect both the provider's approach and the patient's response to women's healthcare issues.	1, 2, 7	1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13	1.9, 2.8, 2.9, 3.9, 4.1, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.4, 5.5, 6.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.9
OBGYN-06: Students will demonstrate professional behavior in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This is in line with our medical school’s pillars of excellence and with medical licensing standards in the United States and abroad.	1, 2, 3, 7	1, 5, 8, 9, 13	1.1-1.10, 5.1-5.9, 7.1-7.5
OBGYN-07: After completion of the basic science teaching cases and videos, the learner will be able to:	See A-H below	See A-H below	See A-H below
OBGYN-07A: Identify and/or describe normal histology of the endometrium and changes that occur throughout the menstrual cycle.	1, 9, 11	1, 2, 3	2.2
OBGYN-07B: Describe the pathophysiology of endometrial hyperplasia.	1, 9, 11	1, 2, 3	2.1, 2.2
OBGYN-07C: Describe pharmacology of progestins.	1, 9, 11	4, 11	2.4
OBGYN-07D: Define infertility and state the etiologies of infertility	1, 9, 11	1, 2, 3, 9	2.1
OBGYN-07E: Describe normal physiology related to infertility including the normal menstrual cycle and normal sperm production.	1, 9, 11	1, 2, 3, 4	2.1, 2.2
OBGYN-07F: Summarize the evaluation of a couple with infertility.	1, 2, 9	1, 2, 3, 9	2.5, 2.6
OBGYN-07G: State the physiologic stages of fertilization.	1, 2, 9	6, 9	2.2
OBGYN-07H: Identify the pathogenesis of complete and partial moles, the histopathology of molar pregnancy and malignant sequelae.	6, 8, 9	1, 2, 3, 9	2.1, 2.2