Course Listing for Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

110 Ob/Gyn Core Clerkship (9 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
Restrictions:UCSF 3rd and 4th year medical students only. Activities: Block Elective: 40 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.02 Advanced Clinical Clerkships (3 - 6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory com-pletion of Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics Core Clerkship and 110, and either Medicine 110 or Surgery 110 Core Clerkships
Advanced clinical clerkship, obstetrics and/or gynecology at other accredited hospital, as individually arranged, and approved by department OB GYN R S (OB GYN R S)

140.05 Advanced Ob/Gyn Clerkship - Fresno (6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):B. Morgan Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics 110, and Medicine 110 or Surgery 110.
Activities: Lecture: 3 hours, Seminar: 2 hours, Conference: 4 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.06 Advanced Ob/Gyn Clerkship (6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, A. Korn Prerequisite(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics 110, and either Medicine 110 or Surgery 110, or consent of instructor.
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.09 High-Risk Pregnancy (6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson Prerequisite(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology 110.
Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 2 hours, Conference: 7 hours, Library: 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 27 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.11 Advanced Gynecological Clerkship (6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, S. Knight Prerequisite(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology 110, Pediatrics 110, and either Medicine 110 or Surgery 110.
Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 4 hours, Conference: 6 hours, Library: 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 24 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.12 Family Planning (6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):E. Drey, P. Darney Prerequisite(s): Ob Gyn 110, Pediatrics 110 and either Mediicne 110 or Surgery 110. Consent of intructor.
Activities: Conference: 4 hours, Project: 6 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 30 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.16 Introduction to Gynecologic Oncology (3 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, L. Chen Prerequisite(s): Ob Gyn R S 110.
Restrictions:UCSF Medical students only. Activities: Lecture: 4 hours, Seminar: 2 hours, Conference: 2 hours, Library: 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 40 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.17 Introduction to Family Planning (3.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):E. Drey Prerequisite(s): Must have completed OB 110 Core Clerkship.
Restrictions:UCSF Medical Students Only
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 (OB GYN R S)

140.18 Introduction to Reproduction Endocrinology & Infertility (3 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, M. Cedars Prerequisite(s): OB GYN RS 110
Restrictions:UCSF Medical Students Only
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.20 Gynecologic Oncology (6 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, L. Chen Prerequisite(s): OB GYN R S 110 Core Clerkship
Restrictions:4th year students interested in a career in ob-gyn, surgery, or oncology. Activities: Block Elective: 40 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.21 Maternal Fetal Medicine Elective at Fresno (6 units)

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 Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):C. Chao, B. Morgan Prerequisite(s): Completion of OB core clerkship or the equivalent.
Restrictions:None.
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. (OB GYN R S)

140.22 High Risk Obstetrics at SFGH (6.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, J. Vargas Prerequisite(s): OB GYN R S 110 PEDIATRICS 110 MEDICINE 110 SURGERY 110
Restrictions:The prerequisite courses listed above. Activities: Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 180 hours
The student will assume care of hospitalized antepartum patients, participate in the High Risk OB clinic, and have an opportunity to develop ultrasound skills. Evidenced-based topic presentation during the last week. Three night calls involved including one 24-hour call on the weekend which may include assisting at obstetrical deliveries. (OB GYN R S)

150.01 Research in Ob/Gyn & Repro Sci (6 - 18 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and chairperson of the department.
Activities: Library: 20 hours
A nonclinical research project under the direction of a member of the faculty. (OB GYN R S)

160.70 Field Work in Women's Health in Mexico (5 - 10 units)

Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson Prerequisite(s): Must have completed OB GYN R S 170.07 with a passing grade.
Restrictions:None. Activities: Project: 12 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 4 hours, Language School: 20 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

170.02 UTEACH (1 - 2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):J. Bishop
Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

170.03 Reproductive Choices (1 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):T. Raine-Bennett, P. Darney
Activities: Seminar: 1 hours
This elective will explore reproductive choices encountered throughout life. Topics include history of contraception, practical counseling methods, adoption, abortion and more. (OB GYN R S)

170.04 Ob-Gyn: Introduction to Procedures and Surgical Skills (1.0 units)

Fall, Winter
Instructor(s):P. Robertson
Restrictions:no Activities: Lecture: 8 - 10 hours
Ob-Gyn: Introduction to Procedures and Surgical Skills, Mondays, noon-1pm, Sept- Dec 2011, in the TLC Obstetrics and gynecology is a diverse field with a wide range of procedures and surgical skills. This elective will allow first and second-year students to gain hands-on experience in common outpatient and inpatient skills including laparoscopic surgery, suturing, biopsies of the uterus, and diagnostic ultrasound in the simulation center. (OB GYN R S)

170.05 Health Care Issues in the Sex Worker Population (1 units)

Winter
Instructor(s):D. Cohan
Activities: Seminar: 1 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

170.06 Disparities in African American Health (1 units)

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 Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, H. Harris Prerequisite(s): None
Restrictions:UCSF students only. Elective will be available to all UCSF health professional schools. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

170.07 Special Issues in Latina Health Care (1 units)

Winter
Instructor(s):P. Robertson, T. DePineres Prerequisite(s): None.
Restrictions:For 1st and 2nd year students. Open to all schools. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours
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. (OB GYN R S)

170.12 Global Reproductive Health and Justice (1.0 units)

Fall, Winter
Instructor(s):S. Newmann
Restrictions:Second-year medical students will be given preference in course registration. First-year medical students will be allowed to register if there are spaces left. Activities: Lecture: 10 - 12 hours
This course will address efforts to increase the availability and quality of reproductive health services for men and women around the world. The focus will be on innovative programs that help to promote the well-being of women to increase gender equity. The role of the medical and public health community as advocates for social change will be discussed. We will have speakers from various fields including medicine, public health, social science and law. (OB GYN R S)

198 Supervised Study (1 - 5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Activities: Library: 3 - 15 hours
Library research and directed reading under supervision of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department. (OB GYN R S)

199 Laboratory Project (1 - 5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Activities: Laboratory: 3 - 15 hours
A laboratory research project under direction of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department. (OB GYN R S)