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Sub-internship in Urogynecology
OB 520M.23

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Description

This course will expose you to all facets of Urogynecology/pelvic floor disorders focusing on outpatient evaluation and surgical and non-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and defecatory dysfunction. Current clinical and basic science will be introduced where applicable. You will have the opportunity to participate with the Urogynecology faculty in clinic and in the operating room at BWH, Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH), and Faulkner Hospital (FH). There will be opportunities to observe urodynamic testing, cystoscopy, pessary care, bladder instillations, posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), and potentially pelvic floor physical therapy.  Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to scrub and assist in the operating room both at BWH and FH with 3 different Urogynecologists.

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Not Available for Cross Registration

Course Component Advanced Elective
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Obstetrics
Grading Basis HMS Clinical Grading
Course Requirements Open only to HMS MD students
Curriculum Phase Post-PCE
Visiting Clerks Open to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Visiting St
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
Course Type Advanced Clinical Electives