Obstetrics/Gynecology

Health care of women during the reproductive and post-reproductive years.
Care of the pregnant female, normal labor and delivery.
Common obstetrical and gynecologic problems, preventative care, screening for gynecologic malignancies, and family planning and sexuality.

Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
Discuss the value of routine health surveillance as part of health promotion and disease prevention Identify disease risk factors in patients' personal and family histories
Perform a comprehensive women's-specific history and physical exam
Effectively collect and interpret gynecologic specimens
Accurately generate problem lists, formulate diagnostic impressions, and develop management plans for common gynecologic disorders and conditions
Demonstrate the ability to identify and provide gestational-age-appropriate antenatal care and be able to interpret common diagnostic studies during pregnancy
Participate in obstetric and gynecologic procedures, and be able to demonstrate the ability to complete intraoperative procedural tasks such as maintaining sterile technique, Foley catheter insertion, and basic suturing and knot tying
Provide a preliminary assessment of patients with sexual concern

Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care
Describe normal female anatomy and physiology across the lifetime
Recognize the appearance of common urogenital tract pathology
Recognize the appearance of common breast changes and disorders
Define menstrual cycle physiology, discuss puberty and menopause, and explain normal and abnormal bleeding
Describe the etiology and evaluation of infertility
Summarize maternal physiologic and anatomical changes in pregnancy and the postpartum period
Summarize fetal and placental physiology
List the benefits of preconception care in reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality
Explain the proper prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care of normal pregnancy as well as common pregnancy-related complications
List methods and mechanisms of contraception, sterilization, and abortion
Compare and contrast signs and symptoms, findings, evaluation, and management of benign gynecologic conditions to gynecological malignancies
Describe the components of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care as they apply to common obstetrics and gynecologic procedures

Demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate his/her care of patients
Appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and life-long learning

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaborations with patients, their families, and other health professionals
Produce well-organized written and oral reports to communicate findings obtained during patients' evaluations and workup
Counsel patients about preventive care and health maintenance, and explain prevention guidelines as they apply to the female patient
Develop rapport with patients, taking into account patients' social and cultural contexts
Analyze his/her own strengths with regard to interaction and communication skills

Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities
Recognize and understand the basis of legal and ethical issues in order to promote quality patient care and patient safety
Recognize his/her role as a leader and advocate for women

Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare
Call on other resources in the healthcare system to provide optimal healthcare