OBGYN-420C. GYNECOLOGIC CANCER. This course presents a clinical experience in the management of patients with a gynecologic malignancy. This will include operating room, inpatient unit and clinic experiences. The student assumes the role of a sub-intern. Outpatient, inpatient, and operative exposure to these patients is extensive. Credit: 4 or 8. Enrollment: max 1. Berchuck, Valea, Secord, Havrilesky, Lee and Gynecologic Oncology fellows

 

OBGYN-431C. CLINICAL REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY. Course for students who desire additional basic and clinical experience in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of obstetric and gynecologic patients with endocrinopathy and infertility. Course consists of clinical core of reproductive endocrine problems correlated with examination and treatment of patients both in the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic, in surgery, and in the Hospital. Exposure to assisted reproductive technologies is also available depending on the current clinical load. Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 1. Walmer, Price, Behera, Copland and reproductive endocrinology fellows

 

OBGYN-439C. FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND PRENATAL MEDICINE. A study of the relationship of clinical factors during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the first month of life. Emphasis is placed on abnormal conditions of pregnancy as related to the infant, prenatal pathological conditions adversely affecting the fetus and the newborn, and early management of the infant. Current problems in the maternal-fetal relationships are outlined. The clinical rotation consists of half-time on the high risk obstetric service and half on the nursery service. Duke North Labor and Delivery, ICN, or Nurseries. See also PEDS 426C. Prerequisites: must contact Dr. Elizabeth Livingston prior to registration. In order to get credit for the critical care requirement, documentation form the course director MUST be sent to the Registrar's Office. Credit: 8. Enrollment: max 2. Heine, Boyd, Brancazio, Livingston, Murtha, and other maternal fetal medicine faculty and maternal-fetal medicine fellows.

 

OBGYN-447C. CLINICAL OBSTETRICS. For students preparing for general practice of medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics and gynecology. This course studies the relationship of clinical factors during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Emphasis is placed on abnormal conditions of pregnancy as related to the infant. Current problems in the maternal-fetal relationship are outlined. The student functions on an intern level and takes part in activities of the house staff and faculty. Credit: 5 or 10. Enrollment: max 2. Heine, Brancazio, Livingston, other Maternal Fetal Medicine faculty and fellows on obstetrical service.

 

OBGYN-449C. CLINICAL GYNECOLOGY MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY AND UROGYNECOLOGY. For students preparing for obstetrics and gynecology, general practice, surgery, and urology. Emphasis is placed on the outpatient assessment and inpatient or ambulatory management of patients with acute and chronic gynecologic disorders including pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and others. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members in the Division of Gynecology. Participation in the operative care of gynecologic patients is desired. Time for independent study is planned. The student is expected to utilize this time to review and present a specific clinical problem with frequent guidance and input from a member of the Gynecology Division with similar interests. Credit: 4 or 8. Enrollment: max 1. Visco,Weidner, Amundsen, and urogynecology fellows. For Clinical Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery: Sobolewski, Wilkinson