OB/GYN

Updated on May 15, 2023. 

OBGYN*801. OB/GYN Clerkship. This clerkship teaches students about all elements of women's health care including pregnancy care, preventive care, management of gynecologic complaints, perioperative care, and gynecologic cancers. They participate in inpatient and outpatient care of women and encounter a variety of surgical experiences under supervision of residents and faculty. In addition to direct patient care, students participate in Student Learning Teams, a longitudinal small group experience designed to teach high yield topics in the field of obstetrics and gynecology while integrating basic science concepts, clinical reasoning, and clinical skills such as note writing, counseling, and use of national guidelines to guide care. Students also participate in a variety of additional learning activities such as Grand Rounds, suture lab, and an Unstable Patient Simulation. Prerequisite: successful completion of preclerkship curriculum and a passing score on Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam. 8 s.h.

OBGYN*801K. Intro to Outpatient Gyn-Onc. This 1-week rotation will introduce students to the outpatient care of gynecologic oncology patients. 1 s.h.

OBGYN*840. Centering Pregnancy. This is a longitudinal outpatient clinical rotation during which students will participate in the delivery of care to a group of pregnant women from the 2nd trimester until delivery. Students will be assigned to a group of women participating in Centering Pregnancy, a contemporary model of prenatal care that encourages self-assessment, education, and emotional support during pregnancy. The benefits of this model of prenatal care include higher patient satisfaction, a reduction in preterm birth, low birth weight, and increase in breastfeeding postpartum. Beginning after 14-16 weeks gestation, groups meet monthly for 4 visits and then every 2 weeks for 6 visits. Students will be expected to participate in at least 7 group sessions that last 2 hours and occur at the same time and day of the week. Students will be expected to participate in physical assessments of gravid women and assist with group facilitation. 1 s.h.

OBGYN*853. GYN Oncology Externship ASE. Student will function as a sub intern on the gynecologic oncology service in the setting of the inpatient service, outpatient clinic and operating room. Formal didactic teaching and a weekly tumor board are included. 5 s.h.

OBGYN*861. Maternal Fetal Med Externship. This elective rotation is designed to offer the student an opportunity for enhanced experience in the management of high-risk obstetrical patients. The student will have a tutorial relationship with the faculty and fellows from the Section of Maternal-Fetal medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Clinically, the student will have an experience in ultrasonography, genetic counseling, prenatal diagnostic testing, and high-risk antepartum care. The student will also participate in the intrapartum care of private high risk obstetrical patients and have the opportunity to participate in operative obstetrics. The student will also participate in weekly didactic teaching conferences sponsored by the section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OBGYN*872. Reproductive Infectious Diseas. The rotation will introduce students to the discipline of Reproductive Infectious Diseases (RID). The student will work with the RID fellows and faculty in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This will include attending specialty clinics at MUSC Women's Health for sexually transmitted infections, perinatal HIV, and women with vulvar disease and recurrent vaginitis. Under the guidance of the RID attendings and fellows, RID elective students will see women with postpartum and postoperative infections, inpatient RID consultations, and patients admitted with reproductive infections, e.g. PID, complications of HIV in pregnancy. Students must receive approval from the OBGYN Medical Student Education Director to schedule Blocks 1-6. 5 s.h.

OBGYN*873. Labor/Delivery Night Float Ext. This externship will expose students to all aspects of inpatient services of Labor & Delivery. Students will work closely with the ObGyn Specialists & Maternal Fetal Medicine faculty and residents in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This student will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the inpatient labor & delivery unit, assist with operating room cases, and triage patients. Students will also develop skills in the interpretation of NSTs and will perform basic ultrasounds. They will be involved in vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Students must receive approval from the OBGYN Medical Student Education Director to schedule Blocks 1-6. 5 s.h.

OBGYN*874. Advanced OBGYN Externship. This fourth year elective is for students who plan to do residencies in OB-GYN or Family Medicine with an OB emphasis to get more hands on experience. The student will be expected to work in essence as an intern seeing patients in the office and hospital. Student will occasionally first assist in the OR as well as actively participate in L&D deliveries and procedures. Prior to arranging this rotation, the student must get permission from the course director. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OBGYN*876J. MFM Ultrasound. This selective will expose the participating student to all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. The student will work with the Maternal Fetal Medicine Faculty in the outpatient setting. The student will review ultrasounds, accompany the faculty when patients are counseled regarding their ultrasound findings, and observe ultrasound-guided procedures. The student will also have the opportunity to work with the Genetics Counselors while on the rotation. 2.5 s.h.

OBGYN*879. Benign Gynecology ASE. This elective offers students an opportunity to enhance their experience in the management of gynecological patients. This student will be responsible for rounding on the inpatient benign gynecology service, attending operating room cases, and participating in select subspeciality outpatient experiences (ex: urogynecology). Students must receive approval from the OBGYN Medical Student Education Director to schedule Blocks 1-6. 5 s.h.

OBGYN*885J. General Obstetrics/Gynecology. This selective introduces students to the basic knowledge and clinical problems encountered in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Students are taught to acquire and develop their clinical skills in the care of patients. Emphasis is placed on obtaining experiences in routine obstetrics delivery, outpatient gynecologic management, and common gynecologic surgery. Under supervision, students take histories and perform physical examinations. 2.5 s.h.

OBGYN*900A. OB/GYN Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OBGYN*900E. OB/GYN Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OBGYN*970E. OB/GYN Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.