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Obstetrics and Gynecology - Medical Student Electives - Lafayette (4 weeks)

Course Objectives

To provide medical students with an advanced experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Students will apply and expand their knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology through direct patient care and operative experience.

Course Outline

Each student will assist with deliveries and surgeries as well as other interesting surgeries as assigned. Students will work up assigned patients and follow those patients' postop and postpartum. Activities include daily rounds. This rotation is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Please log in to the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) for full details and application process and to view our elective catalog. Electives are approved with a maximum of one 4-week elective rotations and are based on academic merit and availability. Because the selection process is highly competitive, we ask that students please allow a minimum of 8 weeks for proper approval.

Please Note

Because of our increasing number of affiliate partnerships and the high demand for educational rotations at Ochsner, opportunities for visiting students from nonaffiliated schools may be limited.

Visiting students are responsible for locating and securing their own transportation, housing, and meals during the elective rotation(s).

We recommend that final housing and travel arrangements are deferred until enrollment has been confirmed in the event that we are unable to accommodate a specific course request.

All information requests must come through the GME Office.

Accepted students will be required to provide a completed Attestation Form signed by an authorized school representative, attesting to the student’s compliance with Ochsner requirements. This form must be submitted before the application can be processed. Students who receive a denied application for not submitting proper documentation cannot reapply for the same dates. The requirements are as follows:

  • OIG/GSA Verification
  • Personal health insurance documentation
  • Immunization titers (MMR, Varicella)
  • Proof of completed hepatitis B vaccine series
  • Proof of annual TB skin test
  • Proof of seasonal flu vaccine (for students rotating between December-April)
  • Clear criminal and sexual offender background check
  • Clean urine drug screen performed by a SAMHSA-approved laboratory
  • Valid American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support card

*Additionally, all students must submit proof of malpractice coverage from medical school, with limits of liability of $1,000,000/$3,000,000.

Send documentation to: olgmc.gme@ochsner.org

All information requests must come through the GME Office.

Students are NOT to directly contact Ochsner Health faculty and administrative staff in an attempt to arrange clinical/research experiences. The GME Office is responsible for scheduling ALL elective requests. All students must follow the established guidelines and procedures without exception.

Send student inquiries and status requests to:
olgmc.gme@ochsner.org