OBGYN302A
Pediatric Adolescent Gynocology
Gynecology and Obstetrics
MED - School of Medicine
Course Description
VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist (PAG) clerkship will give students opportunities to care for patients with reproductive health concerns from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood. Common issues encountered include: The management of contraception and hormone therapy in medically complex teens, M¿llerian anomalies, Endometriosis, Differences of sex development, Gynecologic malignancies, Gender dysphoria, Fertility preservation, Reproductive endocrine disorders. Additionally, the PAG clerkship student will gain skills in translating pediatric and adolescent development into competent, sensitive, compassionate, and empathetic care for patients in the contexts of their families, with awareness of the cultural, social, sexual, and psychological contexts of their lives. Note: Visiting students must obtain approval from the OBGYN department prior to applying for the clerkship. Interested students will be asked to submit their CV, USMLE report(s), current transcript and a letter of recommendation from their Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director attesting to clinical abilities (i.e., proficient H&Ps and exam skills) through the pre-approval web form. For more information, please email the OBGYN Visiting Student Office at OBGYN-visiting-clerkship@stanford.edu. PREREQUISITES: OBGYN 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-6, full-time for 2 weeks or 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Nichole Tyson, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Shirelle Reese, shirelle@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Upon acceptance of your application, please contact coordinator to obtain detailed information; Time: 8:00 am. CALL CODE: 2. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: Stanford Sunnyvale Clinic.
Grading Basis
MED - Medical School +/- Option
Min
3
Max
6
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Clerkship
Enrollment Optional?
No
Programs
OBGYN302A
is a
completion requirement
for: