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OBGYN - New Orleans - Medical Student Elective
Gynecologic Oncology (4 weeks)
Description
This elective is based out of two hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans and Ochsner Baptist- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center. The elective is designed for students with a strong interest in gynecological oncology in an urban community. It will involve working closely with house staff and faculty in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Students will participate in radical pelvic surgeries, familiarize themselves with common chemotherapy treatments of gynecologic malignancy, evaluate and manage patients with comprehensive care, and attend weekly tumor board and division conferences. Additionally, students will actively participate in daily rounds at both hospitals. Readings are assigned for independent study. An informal short scientific presentation is required at the end of the clerkship. Students will work Monday – Friday and participate in 2 call weekends (Saturday-Sunday).
Objectives
This elective's main goal is to expose the student to the unique multidisciplinary field of gynecologic oncology. Time is spent in the inpatient and outpatient settings and the operating room. Responsibilities of the student are as follows:
- The student is expected to evaluate patients, complete documentation, and actively participate in rounds at both hospitals daily.
Rounds are a time to test student knowledge and provide teaching and instruction with Socratic, structured teaching. Students are expected to present their patients to maximize learning. - The student is expected to attend and be available for planned surgery throughout the week at both hospitals. The Chief of the service is responsible for assigned cases to students and fellow residents.
Students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the indication for the planned surgery and an overview of the technical steps to maximize involvement in the case. - The student is expected to attend the tumor board conference (on Wednesday morning), scheduled resident conference (on Thursday morning), and scheduled resident lectures (on Friday afternoon).
Brief didactic sessions will also take place during rotation.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (4 weeks)
Description
The elective is designed for students with a strong interest in high-risk obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM). It will involve working closely with faculty in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Students will participate in the management of high-risk obstetrical patients, familiarize themselves with common maternal and fetal pathologies, learn to evaluate and manage patients with comprehensive care, and receive exposure to prenatal diagnostic ultrasound and fetal interventions. Additionally, students will actively participate in daily rounds on the antepartum service and didactic sessions throughout their rotation. Readings will be discussed for independent study. Informal short topic presentations are expected during the rotation. Students will work Monday – Friday and participate in 2 call weekends (Saturday-Sunday).
Objectives/Goals
This elective's main goal is to expose the student to the unique field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. You will learn appropriate management of common high-risk maternal and fetal conditions while providing compassionate and comprehensive care. You will learn to identify, diagnose, and manage medical complications of pregnancy and pregnancy specific conditions. Time is spent in the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as the operating room. The student is expected to be an integral part of the MFM team.
- Evaluate patients, complete documentation, and actively participate in rounds on the antepartum service daily
- Refine history and physical examination skills
- Formulate a detailed assessment and plan
- Learn to prioritize management of different patient problems
- Learn cost-effective evaluation of obstetrical, medical and surgical problems during pregnancy
- Rounds are a time to test student knowledge and provide teaching and instruction with Socratic, structured teaching. Students are expected to present their patients to maximize learning.
- The student is expected to attend planned surgeries/procedure/deliveries on MFM patients throughout the week.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the indication for the planned surgery/procedure and an overview of the technical steps to maximize involvement in the case.
- Learn postoperative management of complicated post-surgical obstetrical patients
- The student is expected to attend the Fetal board conference (usually second Tuesday of the month), Maternal board conference (usually Wednesday of the month), scheduled resident conference (on Thursday morning), and scheduled resident lectures (on Friday afternoon).
- Brief didactic sessions will also take place during rotation. Student is expected to present at least 2 topics of interest (5-10 minutes) at separate times through the month.
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (4 weeks)
Description
During your Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) rotation, you will learn about evaluation and management of patients with pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and bowel incontinence, fistulas, and bladder pain syndromes through time spent with our faculty and residents in outpatient clinics/procedures and surgery. This elective is based out of two hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans and Ochsner Baptist- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center. Students will work Monday – Friday and have the option to participate in 1-2 weekend call shifts in Labor & Delivery.
Objectives
This elective's main goal is to expose the student to the field of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Time is spent in the inpatient and outpatient settings and the operating room. You will be expected to read and prepare for clinic and surgery ahead of time so that you can optimize your learning and participation. With the guidance of our URPS resident, you will be expected to present postoperative patients on rounds and help formulate their postoperative care plans.
Responsibilities of the student are as follows:
- The student is expected to evaluate patients, complete documentation, and actively participate in rounds at both hospitals daily.
Rounds are a time to test student knowledge and provide teaching and instruction with Socratic, structured teaching. Students are expected to present their patients to maximize learning. - The student is expected to attend and be available for planned surgery throughout the week at both hospitals. The UPRS resident of the service is responsible for assigned cases to students and fellow residents.
Students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the indication for the planned surgery and an overview of the technical steps to maximize involvement in the case.
Method of Evaluation (for all 3 electives
Students’ performance will be evaluated by formal and informal conferences with house staff and faculty. Home school evaluation forms are submitted to the Ob/Gyn clerkship coordinator. If your medical school requires an evaluation, it is your responsibility to notify the clerkship and to have that evaluation completed by the end of your time at Ochsner. In addition, an Ochsner evaluation will be performed in the SLOE format.
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 UGME Office of Student Services.
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.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Undergraduate Medical Education
1401-A Jefferson Highway
Academic Center, First Floor
New Orleans, LA 70121
Electives@ochsner.org
