PA - 660 Obstetrics & Gynecology II

Credits: 5

A continuation of PA 634. The women’s health clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient in primary women’s health in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of medical problems that are likely to be encountered in women’s health. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. The student may observe and assist with inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures as well as vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.

Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program