OBG - 751 Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) elective is subspeciality elective that is designed to provide fourth year students pursing an interest in OBY/GYN, the opportunity to enhance their knowledge base, skills, and attitudes and criterion to be potential applicant, and broaden their perspective in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). Students will have the opportunity to recognize pathologic processes of the pelvic floor through history and physical exam; determine appropriate therapy based on performance of diagnostic testing, Urodynamics, clinical judgment and literature evidence; assist with appropriate minimally invasive and invasive surgical procedures and provide care until discharge; compare risk and benefits of surgical versus medical conservative management and understand the risks benefits and alternatives; and demonstrate use of the electronic medical record and web-based resources. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4