Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
OB 504M
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Course Information
Description
This course is structured to provide students with adequate clinical exposure to the evaluation and management of individuals with disorders of the pelvic floor. Students will work directly with a Urogynecologist in operating room/ inpatient/outpatient settings at BIDMC. They will learn focused history-taking skills, thorough pelvic examination and participate in all diagnostic testing and procedures performed in the office. Daily teaching will occur during clinic sessions and cover relevant topics such as: pelvic anatomy, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary & fecal incontinence, urinary tract infections, female sexual health and others. Students will also assist in all surgical cases where the above concepts will be reinforced. They will learn about postoperative management and assessment of potential surgical complications during daily rounds in the hospital with the gynecology team. The division of Urogynecology at BIDMC encourages but does not require students to participate in ongoing research projects.
Class Notes
This course is structured to provide students with adequate clinical exposure to the evaluation and management of individuals with disorders of the pelvic floor. Students will work directly with a Urogynecologist in operating room/ inpatient/outpatient settings at BIDMC. They will learn focused history-taking skills, thorough pelvic examination and participate in all diagnostic testing and procedures performed in the office. Daily teaching will occur during clinic sessions and cover relevant topics such as: pelvic anatomy, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary & fecal incontinence, urinary tract infections, female sexual health and others. Students will also assist in all surgical cases where the above concepts will be reinforced. They will learn about postoperative management and assessment of potential surgical complications during daily rounds in the hospital with the gynecology team. The division of Urogynecology at BIDMC encourages but does not require students to participate in ongoing research projects.
Not Available for Cross Registration
