Course Listing for OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY & REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES


110. Ob/Gyn Core Clerkship. (9 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Third-year standing. Restrictions: UCSF 3rd and 4th year medical students only. Block Elective 40 hours.
P. Robertson
The student will provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care of pregnant women, demonstrating competency on how to do a vaginal delivery under supervision. The student will participate in the operating room with ambulatory as well as major surgeries. The student will work with faculty preceptors and will demonstrate competency in the well woman exam, contraceptive counseling and osteoporosis counseling.

140.02. Advanced Clinical Clerkships. (3-6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Satisfactory com-pletion of Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics Core Clerkship and 110, and either Medicine 110 or Surgery 110 Core Clerkships.
P. Robertson
Advanced clinical clerkship, obstetrics and/or gynecology at other accredited hospital, as individually arranged, and approved by department OB GYN R S

140.05. Advanced Ob/Gyn Clerkship - Fresno. (6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics 110, and Medicine 110 or Surgery 110. Lecture 3 hours. Seminar 2 hours. Conference 4 hours.
B. Morgan
Practical clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology at Valley Medical Center of Fresno. Time is divided between labor and delivery experience, gynecology ward, and obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic. Students will have the opportunity to see normal, high risk, and adolescent pregnancies.

140.06. Advanced Ob/Gyn Clerkship. (6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics 110, and either Medicine 110 or Surgery 110, or consent of instructor.
A. Korn, P. Robertson
The clerk will function as an acting intern on the gynecology inpatient service. Some gynecologic outpatient and emergency room experience will be possible as well as inpatient and surgical gynecology.

140.09. High-Risk Pregnancy. (6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Obstetrics and Gynecology 110. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 2 hours. Conference 7 hours. Clinic 12 hours. Library 2 hours. Patient Contact 15 hours.
P. Robertson
Advanced clerkship focusing on outpatient special obstetrical care clinics and inpatient management of high-risk antepartum patients. Duties will include presentations at conferences, journal clubs, and at least one review of a pertinent topic.

140.11. Advanced Gynecological Clerkship. (6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics 110, and either Medicine 110 or Surgery 110. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 4 hours. Conference 6 hours. Clinic 9 hours. Library 2 hours. Patient Contact 15 hours.
S. Knight
Advanced clerkship focusing on benign gynecologic conditions. Includes experience in outpatient clinics, operating room, and emergency room. Duties will include presentations at conferences, journal clubs, and at least one review of a pertinent topic.

140.12. Family Planning. (6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Ob Gyn 110, Pediatrics 110 and either Mediicne 110 or Surgery 110. Consent of intructor. Conference 4 hours. Clinic 30 hours. Project 6 hours.
E. Drey, P. Darney
This family planning clerkship focuses on outpatient abortion and contraception services. The student will function as the senior student member of the family planning team at the Women's Option Center at San Francisco General Hospital.

140.16. Introduction to Gynecologic Oncology. (3 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Ob Gyn R S 110. Restrictions: UCSF Medical students only. Lecture 4 hours. Seminar 2 hours. Conference 2 hours. Clinic 40 hours. Library 2 hours.
L. Chen, P. Robertson
The students will work with the gynecologic oncology team from UCSF, which includes UCSF ob-gyn residents, Fellows in Gyn Onc, and attendings at MZ Hospital. Clinical activities will include scrubbing in on cases in the OR, outpatient clinic once a week, attendance at Tumor Board weekly, and providing medical care for inpatient gynocologic cancer patients. A topic presentation is required at the end of the rotation.

140.17. Introduction to Family Planning. (3.5 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Must have completed OB 110 Core Clerkship. Restrictions: UCSF Medical Students Only
E. Drey
The student will work in the outpatient Women's Options Center with residents, nurse practitioners and attending physicians to learn about the newest developments in contraceptive technology and abortion. Clinical skills to be developed will include advanced pelvic exam skills and communication skills with patients. A topic presentation will be presented at the end of the rotation. Lecture:4hrs, Seminar:4hrs, Conference:2hrs, Independent Study:2hrs, Clinical Exp/Patient Contact:30hrs

140.18. Introduction to Reproduction Endocrinology & Infertility. (3 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: OB GYN RS 110. Restrictions: UCSF Medical Students Only
M. Cedars, P. Robertson
The student will work with fellows and attendings in assessment and work-up of infertility and endocrine problems e.g. prolactinomas, polycystic ovarian disease, etc. Some time will be spent in the embryology lab, but most of the time will be spent with patients, including procedures such as vaginal ultrasound, ovum aspiration. A topic presentation by the student will be expected at the end of the rotation.

140.20. Gynecologic Oncology. (6 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: OB GYN R S 110 Core Clerkship. Restrictions: 4th year students interested in a career in ob-gyn, surgery, or oncology. Block Elective: 40 40 hours.
L. Chen, P. Robertson
The students will work with the gynecologic oncology team from UCSF, which includes UCSF ob-gyn residents, Fellows in Gyn Onc, and attendings at MZ Hospital. Clinical activities will include scrubbing in on cases in the OR, outpatient clinic once a week, attendance at Tumor Board weekly, and providing medical care for inpatient gynecologic cancer patients. A topic presentation is required at the end of the rotation.

140.21. Maternal Fetal Medicine Elective at Fresno. (6 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Completion of OB core clerkship or the equivalent. Restrictions: None.
B. Morgan, C. Chao
This course will provide a fourth-year student with an in-depth experience in high-risk pregnancies under the direct supervision of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine faculty. Taking place in a 5,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art perinatal diagnostic center, this course will include hands-on experience in targeted ultrasound; vaginal ultrasound and Doppler studies. The student will participate in the management of a wide variety of maternal-fetal complications.

150.01. Research in Ob/Gyn & Repro Sci. (6-18 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and chairperson of the department. Library 20 hours.
Staff
A nonclinical research project under the direction of a member of the faculty.

160.70. Field Work in Women's Health in Mexico. (5-10 units) Su, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Must have completed OB GYN R S 170.07 with a passing grade. Restrictions: None. Project 12 hours. Patient Contact 4 hours. Language School 20 hours.
P. Robertson
Student will participate in ongoing reproductive health research projects with Dr. Walker at the Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica (12 hours per week) while attending Spanish language school 20 hours per week. Student will live with a family to facilitate language immersion and will volunteer in a clinic 4 hours per week. Student will become proficient in Spanish, apply knowledge gained from the elective in Latina Health to clinical situations.

170.02. UTEACH. (1-2 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Lecture 1 hours. Clinic 1 hours. Patient Contact 2 hours.
J. Bishop
Medical and psychosocial issues of a normal pregnancy will be discussed in an interactive lecture format. A longitudinal clinical experience with a pregnant woman and a provider will be offered to a limited number of students.

170.03. Reproductive Choices. (1 units) Wi. Seminar 1 hours.
P. Darney, T. Raine-Bennett
This elective will explore reproductive choices encountered throughout life. Topics include history of contraception, practical counseling methods, adoption, abortion and more.

170.05. Health Care Issues in the Sex Worker Population. (1 units) Wi. Seminar 1 hours.
D. Cohan
This course will teach future practitioners how to deliver effective and sensitive health care to the female, male and transgendered sex worker population community and increase medical professionals' sensitivity to their medical and psychosocial needs.

170.06. Disparities in African American Health. (1 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: UCSF students only. Elective will be available to all UCSF health professional schools. Lecture 1 hours.
H. Harris, T. Raine-Bennett
This course will address health disparities present within the African American community. Focus will be on illnesses that disproportionately affect Blacks as well as the social conditions that impact disease acquisition. The role of the medical community and individual health care providers as advocates for social change will also be discussed.

170.07. Special Issues in Latina Health Care. (1 units) Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: For 1st and 2nd year students. Open to all schools. Lecture 1 hours.
P. Robertson, T. DePineres
This ten-hour lecture series will focus on health issues of Latinas including reproductive health (infertility, contraception, perinatal issues), mental health, domestic violence, immigration issues, health care work force issues, alternative medicines/belief systems, chronic diseases (HIV, diabetes, obesity), pediatric issues, access issues to health care, and language challenges within the health system. Most lecturers will be UCSF academic faculty, with some community participation on panels.

170.08. Historical Perspectives on Childbirth through Film. (1 units) Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours.
A. Levi
Students will view and discuss films that exemplify historical perspectives on childbirth. Students will become familiar with selected aspects of childbirth history.

198. Supervised Study. (1-5 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Library 3-15 hours.
Staff
Library research and directed reading under supervision of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department.

199. Laboratory Project. (1-5 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 3-15 hours.
Staff
A laboratory research project under direction of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department.


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