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Welcome!
The University of Washington School of Medicine offers a basic six-week clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Spokane, Washington.
During the next six weeks you will be experiencing a variety of opportunities within the Ob/Gyn field. In this short amount of time we can only hope to cover the basics and still have some time to cover a few topics in depth which are of particular interest to you.
The quality of your experience here depends upon how much of yourself you devote to the program and to frequent, candid communication between you and the preceptors. The continued success of the Clerkship depends upon new ideas from you and our ability to accomplish mutual goals.
The following is a basic outline of the types of opportunities you will have a chance to explore here:
Before Arrival in Spokane
Bringing someone with you for housing requires special consideration. Call (509-474-4966) or email Nancy Granlund, the program administrator, at least 6-8 weeks before coming to Spokane to check on available space.
Upon Arrival in Spokane
When you arrive in Spokane, go to the Sacred Heart Medical Center Main Tower front Information desk (staffed until 6:00 pm), and you will be directed to the Admitting office, where you can pick up your key and supply packet.
Between 6:00 and 9:00 pm, go directly to the Admitting office - follow the hallway to the left of the front Information desk and turn right at the hallway near the Gift Shop. The Admitting office is the first door on your left.
After 9:00 pm, enter through the Emergency Room entrance. Admitting is located in the Main Tower, Main floor across from the north entrance of the Gift Shop.
If you arrive after 11:30 pm, when this office closes, call (509) 474-3115 and someone will come and unlock the door for you to get your supply packet. If using an in-house phone, call the # on the door.
Hospital Experience
Students at this Ob WWAMI site will spend time at Sacred Heart Medical Center during the day and night shifts, and attend an OB Clinic. Some students will be taking night call with their attendings at Valley Hospital, Deaconess Medical Center or Holy Family hospital. The requirements of the students will include hospital and office patient workups, a formal presentation, assigned reading materials, and specific time set aside for one-to-one faculty-student interaction.
Students will receive a course introduction at the Spokane site and their final written at either the University of Washington or in Spokane, based on student preference. Student evaluation will include:
- rating of ward and office performance, including evaluation of 4 written workups and an oral presentation
- written final exam
Please refer to the Student Evaluation section of the website for specifics on the Final Grade determination. The students are also provided with a form at the UW by which they may evaluate their experiences and instruction at the Spokane site.
Private Practice
You will work with one of five Ob/Gyn preceptor groups in their office.
Wednesday Teaching Day
Wednesday is set aside as a day for lectures and study time. It is also a time you can do personal errands during regular business hours. The WWAMI visiting professor from the UW SOM is scheduled on Tuesdays.
Additional Teaching
There will be early morning lectures at the OB WWAMI office as scheduled.
Night Call
Your preceptor will determine your night call schedule while you are working in the office. You will report directly to your preceptor and work with him/her. During your Sacred Heart Medical Center rotation you will report directly to the OB fellow. You will have scheduled nights on call. Expect to work some Saturdays and Sundays which consist of a 24-hour call.
Reading
At the beginning of the clerkship you will be given a notebook with various handouts and suggested reading assignments. The WWAMI office has various textbooks available for your use during your clerkship. These books remain in Spokane at the end of your clerkship.
Student Presentation
You will be required to give an in-depth, oral presentation on a topic of your choice. An outline and bibliography are required and copies are given to all those attending your lecture. This report gives you a chance to explore at least one area of Ob/Gyn more completely.
Study Room-Computer
Sacred Heart Medical Center library and the OB WWAMI office are available for studying. The OB WWAMI office has a Dell computer for your use. E-mail can be achieved from the WWAMI office and the UW Healthlinks with your Husky ID card.
Supply Packet
This packet picked up at the Sacred Heart Admitting office will include: keys and address of your apartment, keys to WWAMI office, required parking cards, and maps to apartment and hospital parking area. Please note: due to past problems we are forced to charge $10.00 per parking card, $2.00 per dashboard card and $2.00 per key lost or not returned as instructed (in supply packet at last day of clerkship).
Housing
The Rockcliffe apartments are located at 2389 S. Southeast Boulevard. Each apartment has two bedrooms, one and a half baths, kitchen, living room and dining area. A coin-operated washer and dryer are located on site (hours 8am-10pm, $1.50 to wash & dry). A tennis court, basketball hoops, seasonal swimming pool, hot tub, weight & exercise room are on site. The apartments are available for students the day before their rotation, and checkout is required last day of rotation.
A shopping area is located at 29th and Southeast Blvd. The area surrounding the apartments is nice for biking and running. Students are expected to do their laundry and leave the apartment and linens clean when they are finished at the Spokane site.
Pets are not allowed at the apartment complex. If pets are brought they will have to be boarded at a kennel at the student's expense. Checkout time must be before 9am on Thursday of last day of clerkship. A calling card will be required for all long distance calls.
Meals and Parking
A free meal pass is furnished by Sacred Heart Medical Center for the duration of your clerkship (families not included). There is free parking space available in the employee lot.
Transportation
Having a car is necessary. The apartments are 2.8 miles away from Sacred Heart. Preceptors offices are in various locations in the city. In the winter, air travel out of Spokane is often delayed by fog. All-weather tires are recommended for driving in ice and snow conditions.
Personal Needs
The apartments are furnished with the basics: linens, towels, cooking utensils, microwave, iron and vacuum. You will need to bring an alarm clock, personal items, a white lab coat or two for the offices and hospital, and a name tag to be worn at all times. It is also recommended that you bring a pair of comfortable old shoes to work in when you are on Labor & Delivery at the hospital.
Checkout for Travel to Seattle
You will need to fill out feedback forms and checkout of your apartment by noon of the last Wednesday of your clerkship. Check out books in Seattle for Thursday study time before exams on Friday.
Mailing Address
If you prefer you can use the hospital address;
Your Name
Ob/Gyn WWAMI program
Sacred Heart Medical Center
W. 101 Eighth Ave., P.O. Box 2555
Spokane, WA 99220-2555
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