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Welcome to Introductory Obstetrics and Gynecology Listen to an 8-Minute Audio Lecture (7 MB MP3 File) Welcome to Introductory Obstetrics & GynecologyThis online virtual clinical rotation is designed for the third year medical student learning OB-GYN, the healthcare of women. This model 6-week training course uses a standard curriculum that I believe can be useful to anyone at this level of training. My intention was to create an on-line virtual rotation, or simulation, that can run parallel to a student’s own rotation, filling in missing material, broadening their exposure, and deepening their understanding of the clinical issues. This material won’t substitute for hands-on clinical experience, but can enhance that experience by providing greater understanding of the mechanics and processes. This class takes you with me on Morning Rounds each day, Mondays through Fridays, for six weeks. Each day I’ll discuss some of the patients we are seeing or some patients I've recently seen in the outpatient clinic. Every afternoon, we'll have a few short but focused lectures on important OBGYN topics. At your own pace, visit the OBGYN Skills lab where you can watch more than 40 five-minute videos, demonstrating how to perform some useful medical skill. Finally, whenever you feel you're ready, go to the Patient Simulation Lab, start seeing patients, and start making clinical decisions. I hope you'll learn both from your successes and your mistakes. In real life, not everyone will want to follow this model literally. Many students will find they can move more quickly through the material, or skip ahead to some areas of particular interest to them. I’m not troubled by that. One of the very nice things about this on-screen format is that students can move through the material as quickly as they want, at a time of their own choosing. They can repeat certain experiences as often as they like, and skip over material that proves not to be so useful to them. I won’t waste your time. Advice As an old, gray-haired OBGYN, I have some advice for you. Some of this could be applied to just about any human endeavor. The three essential requirements for success in any human activity are these:
When I taught my children the same three principles, they asked me, “Dad, isn’t there anything more to success than that?” And my answer was, “Yes, there are a few more things, but not many more, and they all hinge on the first three.” So in this rotation, as in all other important life processes, make sure to show up, engage, and be pleasant. Demeanor You are working in a professional environment and you need to act professionally. Ask questions respectfully, and use a soft tone of voice. Be kind to those around you. Be confident, as it is contagious. Honesty is the best policy. But putting a positive spin on medical issues and beaming confidence to your patients will calm them, ease their mental pain, and usually leads to a better outcome. Be confident. Professional Attire Generally, you will be more effective in providing health care to women if you dress professionally. In an emergency, it makes very little difference what you wear, but in non-emergency settings, you should dress professionally.
Professional clothing generally includes:
Professional clothing generally does not include:
A few words about grooming and hygiene Your patients will typically respond better if they have confidence in your professional skills. Good grooming and personal hygiene are an important part of that professional image. This includes:
In your relationships with your patients:
Maintain a good relationship with your teachers.
Relationship with other Students
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