PAS 673: Women's Health Rotation

Credits 4
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This four-week clinical experience studies the broad spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology problems. During this clinical rotation, the management of pregnancy, labor, and delivery including prenatal, birth, and postnatal complications is taught. The student is responsible for taking obstetrical histories, performing obstetrical physical examinations, and following patients through labor, delivery, and the early postpartum period. The student also gains experience in gynecologic care to include well-woman care, cancer detection, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and menopausal issues. Students will take gynecological patient histories and perform complete and accurate gynecological examinations, in addition to performing office based procedures with supervision.