Clerkship Director : Vicki Mendiratta, MD
Clerkship Coordinator: Jamie Vickerman

Suggestions from the Clerkship Director

If you are interested in the UW Ob/Gyn residency program, I encourage an early 4th year elective within our department. If however, you know that you don't want to or cannot for any reason match at the university, I encourage 4th year electives at away hospitals. This gives you the opportunity to evaluate the site, faculty, and residents while giving them a chance to get to know you.

I also encourage you to meet with your faculty mentor or with me, prior to deciding on electives. The end of your 3rd year is an excellent time to review your credentials to date and for us to make reasonable recommendations regarding your residency options.

Interviewing Information

We are very excited that you are interested in pursuing a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  The University of Washington Department of OB/GYN wishes to extend courtesy to all UW medical students and offer the opportunity to interview for a UW OB/GYN residency position.  We strongly encourage you to meet with your OB/GYN faculty mentor, Dr. Thomas Benedetti, or Dr. Vicki Mendiratta to assess your application, interview strategy, and long term goals. 

The two courtesy interview dates are Wednesday October 28, 2009 and Monday December 16, 2009. Please contact Elizabeth Jarrett to schedule.

If you cannot interview on one of those days, you must enter the formal application process through ERAS. Once we receive all completed packets for all students applying to our residency, we will offer interview opportunities on a competitive basis.

Although the University of Washington Department of OB/GYN will continue to evaluate applications as they are submitted, in a "rolling fashion", please try to submit your application through ERAS on opening day, September 1, 2009.

For 4th year Visiting Medical Students who come for an "away" elective rotation in our department, you will need to go through the formal application process through ERAS and will be considered for an interview during the regular interview season, again, on a competitive basis.

As interview season approaches, we are pleased to offer an informal session on "Interviewing Pearls". This will lead by faculty and residents on Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Stay tuned for an invitation.

The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) developed a useful guide for students interested in a career in the field.  Comprehensive Women's Health Care: A Career in Obstetrics and Gynecology may be downloaded from APGO's website.   

681P: Gynecological Oncology Subspecialty
(two students/section; fulfills Surgery Selective)

1. The student will understand basic components of the evaluation, counseling, and management of women with gynecologic masses as well as pre-malignant and malignant gynecologic conditions.
2. Students will acquire basic surgical skills and be exposed to complex surgical procedures for treatment of gynecologic oncology patients.
3. The student will describe adjuvant therapies used in the care of women with reproductive malignancies (i.e., chemotherapy and radiation therapy)
4. The student demonstrate skills in triage of multiple critical patients simultaneously, multi-tasking, working with multi-disciplinary teams in the care of gynecologic oncology patients.
5. The student will appreciate the breadth and depth of the specialty of gynecologic oncology.

Faculty contact: Ron Swensen, MD

682P: Antenatal High Risk Obstetrics
(two students/section)

1. The student will understand the effect of common medical diseases on the course of pregnancy and the effect of pregnancy on the course of common medical diseases. (ie. Hypertension, diabetes, collagen vascular disease, cardiac disease, asthma, etc)
2. The student will identify multiple causes of preterm birth, be able to evaluate patients with threatened preterm labor, and discuss the treatment options, and counseling that is relevant for patients with this condition.
3. The student will demonstrate the ability to manage diabetes in pregnancy.
4. The student will demonstrate skills in triage of multiple critical patients simultaneously, multi-tasking, working with multi-disciplinary teams in antepartum care.
5. The student will appreciate the breadth and depth of the specialty of perinatal medicine

Faculty contact: Thomas Benedetti, MD

685: Subspecialty Gynecology
(1 student per 4-week block, July through December; fulfills Surgery Selective Requirement)

OB/GYN 685 provides a four-week elective in specialty areas of Gynecology including: Urogynecology, Family Planning, Adolescent Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Students will see and evaluate patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Students will follow patients to the operating room and fully participate in their hospital care. Students will consult on inpatients and Emergency Room visits. This sub-internship is designed to expose interested students to the breath and depth of benign gynecologic subspecialty areas, the faculty and residents of the University of Washington, and this OB/GYN residency program.

Objectives:

1. The student will understand basic components of the evaluation, counseling, and management of women with benign gynecologic conditions including: pelvic organ prolapse, fecal & urinary incontinence, endocrinologic disorders, infertility, and contraceptive needs.
2. Students will learn about gynecologic conditions that affect the pediatric population and how to approach and examine these patients.
3. Students will learn how to counsel patients on pregnancy options and if interested, discuss and perform surgical terminations.
4. Students will acquire basic surgical skills and be exposed to complex surgical procedures in the operating room and simulation lab.
5. The student will demonstrate skills in triage of multiple patients simultaneously, multi-tasking, working with multi-disciplinary teams in the care of gynecologic patients.

697P: Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Electives, "Away"
(4 or 6 weeks full-time, max 24 credits)

By special arrangement, for qualified students, special clerkship, externship, or preceptorship opportunities can at times be made available at intuitions or private offices other that the University of Washington. Students who elect this course should complete a “Credit for Clerkship Away” form from the Dean’s Office and have it approved by the OB/GYN Division of Education at least two months before advance registration.

699P: WWAMI Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Electives
(4 or 6 weeks full-time)

By special arrangement, for qualified students, special clerkships or externships opportunities may be made available at intuitions other than the University of Washington located in the WWAMI region. Permission of department is required. Students should obtain a “Credit for Clerkship in WWAMI” form from the Dean’s office at least two months before advanced registration.

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